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Form of work About the role
Ventia’s Defence Commercial team are seeking an articulate and proactive Senior Commercial Specialist for their Defence Base Services (DBS) contract working in Southwest Zone on Operational Services (soft services) related matters for Western Australia (WA) & South Australia (SA).
This is a permanent full-time role, with flexibility to work from our Cremorne office or WFH. Whilst this role is mainly based locally, it involves periodic travel to other defence facilities. Because of this, you may need to stay away from home for short periods of time, therefore flexibility in this regard will be required.
Primarily, you will act as the Southwest Zone first point of contact for the Operational Services (OS) scope of works within the contract, with the role also providing support to the national lead on both operational and strategic matters.
What we offer:
Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter
This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent position with future career opportunities and flexible working options
Ability to work hybrid WFH and from our office
A unique contract where no two days are the same
About you
Ensure contractual commitments are met by their due dates and ongoing contract compliance
Cultivate positive, proactive and highly communicative working relationships with key internal business stakeholders
Undertake research and analysis and provide robust advice with respect to commercial and contractual issues.
Provide strategic input and lead delivery of Operational Services focused projects and initiatives.
Engage with procurement / subcontracts in relation to downstream OS requirements
Leading or supporting contract negotiations as appropriate with the client regarding new scope and contract changes
Other tasks as required from time to time
Skills and experience:
Significant experience in a contract or commercial management role with a thorough grasp of commercial contracts
Understanding, knowledge and experience with the various contract OS scopes of work or demonstrated ability to acquire these skills
Knowledge of the Defence contracting environment highly regarded
Demonstrated experience with contract administration
Ability to work through complex commercial issues and recommend a course of action
Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and engage with people from various levels of the business
Competent in the use of MS Office suite, exposure to SAP system is advantageous
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
No matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for the job that’s right for you. We are keen to increase diversity across our business, so our workforce reflects the diverse communities in which we work.
Job Reference Number: 152908
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