Commercial Officer

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

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Commercial Officer to join us, supporting our Maritime Sustainment team. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to pursue 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 Garden Island office in Sydney and open to hybrid work, flexibility and 9-day fortnight.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and manage the commercial relationship with the customer community
• Manage and resolve customer queries and issues in areas of responsibility, escalating significant problems as appropriate
• Prepare bids in line with the Life Cycle Management and the Request for Bid Approval process
• Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements and support with complex contracts
• Manage commercial contracts and the commercial elements of the Life Cycle Management and Request for Bid Approval process within own possession
• Adopt clear understandings of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk. Propose and review complex terms and conditions to ensure that BAE Systems Australia Business interests are protected
• Support Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required
• Work with the internal legal team and external legal advisors as required to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance
• Manage the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies
• Provide advice on commercial policy to managers and non-commercial staff making the case for the added value of these processes
• Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision

About YOU

You’ll have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Flexible with a lean in approach
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams, manage own workload with multiple competing projects and perform under tight time constraints
• Customer focused, willingness to accept and manage accountability
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively in a timely and effective way even though the solution may not be clear cut
• Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government Security Clearance

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.