Head of Commercial Strategy & Growth — Flexible Work

Sustainable Timber Tasmania; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a strategic Head of Commercial to lead our commercial function, shaping and delivering the organisation’s commercial strategy, driving sales and business development, and safeguarding commercial interests to support long‑term value.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, you will guide contractual frameworks, negotiate complex contracts, manage risk, mentor a high‑performing team, and collaborate with senior leaders to ensure commercial

Qualifications

• Strategic and commercially minded leader with proven ability to deliver results in complex operational environments.
• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of leading teams to achieve sustainable business outcomes.
• Experience in commercial strategy, sales, contract management, negotiation, customer relationship management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of STT’s commercial and sales strategies to support sustainable business growth.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership to the General Manager Corporate Services and senior leaders.
• Identify opportunities to improve business performance through market intelligence, customer insights and commercial innovation.
• Oversee commercial agreements relating to forest product sales, procurement and forest operations.
• Negotiate complex contracts that maximise value, manage risk and support customer and supply commitments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, service providers and industry stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a diverse commercial team to achieve business objectives and foster accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, customer value and commercial outcomes.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Sales strategy

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor-level qualifications in commerce, business, economics, finance, law, forestry, supply chain management or related discipline

Postgraduate qualifications in business, commerce, finance or management desirable

Job description

Sustainable Timber Tasmania is seeking a strategic Head of Commercial to lead our commercial function, shaping and delivering the organisation’s commercial strategy, driving sales and business development, and safeguarding commercial interests to support long‑term value.

Reporting to the General Manager Corporate Services, you will guide contractual frameworks, negotiate complex contracts, manage risk, mentor a high‑performing team, and collaborate with senior leaders to ensure commercial