Job Overview
The Senior Commercial Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality commercial assistance on corporate and commercial projects in the defence and civil solutions sectors.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Commercial Management
* Undertake contractual administration to maximize commercial outcomes.
* Prepare survey and quotes, contract change proposals, escalation claims, extensions of time, payments, instructions, and export control matters.
* Draft commercial documents to facilitate project outcomes.
* Liaise with stakeholders on the review and approval of agreements and contracts.
2. Negotiation
* Assist Commercial Managers with negotiations on contractual issues, teaming arrangements, licensing arrangements, and confidentiality agreements.
* Advice
o Provide commercial advice to project and tender teams on key commercial, legal, and contractual issues.
o Liaise with the Procurement team on flow-down commercial requirements for subcontracts and purchase orders.
* Tender and Proposals
o Proactively manage commercial and contractual matters, including Request for Tender, subcontracts, statements of compliance, and other tender response documentation.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, processes, and instructions.
This is a 2-year full-time contract position available in SA or VIC, with preference for SA. Flexible work arrangements include hybrid work from home/office, and 9 days per week may be considered post-probation.
About You:
* Demonstrated experience in a commercial role.
* Good working knowledge of commercial and contractual administrative processes and techniques.
* A sound understanding of principles of contract law.
* Experience in contract preparation, negotiation, administration, and management of contractual relationships.
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., Law, Business, or Commerce).
* Demonstrate self-awareness, commitment to personal development, and a collaborative approach to deliver results.