Commercial Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Hunter Water Corporation Full time

Get the balance right - flexible working options available (including hybrid locations working arrangement)
- Opportunity to be a true partner with the business areas you support
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Commercial Business Partner to join our Commercial and Procurement Section in our Finance and Business Performance Division for a fixed term contract period up to December 2024.

**Our Company**

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

- A range of additional leave benefits - including additional Public Holidays, Community Service Leave, paid Parental Leave.
- Health & Wellbeing benefits - including Fitness Passport, access to discounted health fund & health services and Employee Assistance Program
- 35 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary within Band 7 of the Hunter Water Corporation Employees Enterprise Agreement 2021 plus 10.5% Superannuation

**The Challenge**

As the Commercial Business Partner you will lead and manage Hunter Water's procurement strategies and commercial transactions, help connect internal customers to goods and services they need, all while safeguarding Hunter Water's commercial interests.

What you’ll do:

- Display leadership and accountability for Divisional customers including the ongoing development and management of Hunter Water’s commercial and procurement strategies, processes, capabilities and outcomes.
- Manage and advise on risk and commercial issues and associated impact on projects to deliver better commercial and procurement related decision-making and activities.
- Provide strategic advice, guidance, reporting and management of transactions for Divisional customers, senior leaders and the Board on programs, projects, risks and opportunities to improve Hunter Water’s commercial and procurement outcomes.
- Create and deliver sustainable procurement initiatives and implement measurable targets aligned to Hunter Water’s strategic requirements.
- Monitor and adjust to emerging commercial and procurement trends, practices, technologies and issues to ensure delivery and performance towards best practice standards that are cost effective and deliver value for money for Hunter Water and the community.

**What you’ll need to be successful**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Qualifications in Business, Law, Project Management or related field
- Comprehensive background in procurement and commercial transactions with a strong sense of business ethics and probity
- Demonstrated experience in identifying and negotiating partnerships and strategic alliances to achieve outcomes
- Well-developed business/commercial acumen with a focus on customer service

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Post Graduate qualifications in procurement, business, supply chain, commercial law or related field
- Work Experience in a Utility or Government Sector

**Application Steps**

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and provide a current resume.



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