Senior Commercial Officer

BAE Systems (New); Port Stephens Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Port Stephens is seeking a Senior Commercial Officer to join their Commercial team. This role involves contract management, negotiation, and providing commercial advice while ensuring the best outcomes for customers. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for hybrid work and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Competitive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in managing contracts and related documents.

Responsibilities

• Support contract activity, including drafting agreements.
• Manage end-to-end contract activities.
• Provide commercial advice to project managers.
• Build customer relationships and manage contract reviews.

Skills

Team orientation

High level of written and oral communication

Building and maintaining relationships

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

MS Suite

SharePoint

Oracle

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

Do interesting work that MATTERS

ENJOY what you do

GROW your career

Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the Opportunity

Are you drawn to the idea of collaborating with a team that is trusted and valued? Come join a leading employer and be embraced by a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish whilst providing flexibility to manage life outside of work.

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Officer to join us. Working with the Commercial team within our Aerospace line of business, where your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and the business whilst contributing to the support of the Australian Defence Forces.

This opportunity is available at our Williamtown NSW office and open to hybrid work, flexibility and 9 day fortnight

Principal Accountabilities

• Support to all contract activity including the drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions and associated agreements with customers ensuring the interests of BAE Systems Australia
• Managing end to end contract activities including negotiating contract changes, customer correspondence and managing claims, with minimal supervision
• Provide specialist commercial advice to Project Managers and the wider business
• Building and maintaining both internal and external customer stakeholder relationships
• Supporting all Contract and Bid Status Reviews
• Drafting moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision
• Ensuring that the businesses financial and commercial exposures are addressed through appropriate commercial contract frameworks such as export controls, finance, product safety (including insurance) and intellectual property rights

About You

You’ll have:

• Relevant experience that has provided you with a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Senior Commercial Officer
• Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and from a range of disciplines
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Flexible with a lean in approach
• A curious mind-set
• An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using your own experience, judgement and initiative
• Adept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
• Ability to hold and maintain Defence Security Clearance
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role

Please submit your application and advise in your covering letter which role you are interested in.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About Us

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role