Overview

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
• 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

About the Opportunity

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. 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 a squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmark 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.