As our Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the overall commercial management of Ready Resources, ensuring operational viability, and long-term growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director and Board of Directors, this senior role will oversee contracts, tenders, negotiations, and reporting, while maintaining sound governance and ensuring profitability across all operations.
You will provide strategic direction, lead commercial planning, and play a key role in developing inter-company ventures and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
This role requires a forward-thinking leader with exceptional commercial acumen, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to manage resources effectively.
Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership Develop and implement commercial business plans and strategies.
Provide strategic operational commercial direction across all divisions.
Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews of projects and operations.
Identify new business opportunities and drive sustainable growth.
Contracts & Governance Lead contract and tendering processes, ensuring profitability and compliance.
Oversee commercial negotiations, protecting company interests at all times.
Ensure transparency, sound governance, and ethical decision-making.
Prepare accurate legal and shareholder reports.
Financial Discipline Manage commercial budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
Monitor costs, variances, and profitability across operations.
Approve discretionary funding and assess financial risks.
Ensure commercial viability of all company projects.
Leadership & People Management Build and maintain strong stakeholder and client relationships.
Support succession planning, career development, and performance management.
Lead by example with integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
Develop and maintain a high-performing commercial team.
What We're Looking For Bachelor-level qualification in Business, Finance, or related discipline.
10+ years' experience in commercial management, preferably in mining.
Strong knowledge of contracts, tenders, and financial performance management.
Proven leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Exposure to mining industry is highly desirable.
Advanced communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
To Be Successful, You'll Need Extensive commercial management experience.
Strong ethics, accountability, and resilience under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to drive profitability and growth.
National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
A visionary approach with results-driven focus.
Why Join Us?
At Ready Resources, you'll be part of a high-performing team that values integrity, accountability, and innovation.
We offer ongoing support, career development, and the opportunity to shape the future of workforce solutions in Australia's mining industry.