Senior 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

This opportunity invites you not only to become part of a leading employer but to be part of a team that is supportive and provides flexibility to manage life outside of work.   

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Commercial Officer within our Maritime Sustainment Line of Business. You will be working with our Commercial Function where your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and BAE Systems Australia.

This opportunity is available at our Osborne Shipyard SA location and is open to flexible ways of working such as hybrid work and a 9 day fortnight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies
• Building and maintaining both internal and external customer stakeholder relationships
• Managing end to end contract activities including contract changes, customer correspondence and managing claims, with minimal supervision
• Providing specialist commercial advice to Project Managers and the wider business
• 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
• An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using your own experience, judgement and initiative
• A collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused approach
• Be 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
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.