Commercial Officer

**_Commercial Officer_**

**_ Henderson _**

**Security Clearance roles only**:Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.

**What’s on Offer**
- Based in our Henderson Headquarters - SOR location I Free Parking
- Optional 9-day fortnight I Career growth opportunities.
- ASX-Listed company I Global shipbuilder
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

**The Opportunity**

As a commercial officer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering critical assets that strengthen national defense capabilities. Your work directly contributes to projects of national and international importance. Being part of a defense shipbuilding program provides a profound sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing to your nation’s security and maritime capabilities.

The defense sector is ever evolving, requiring innovative solutions to unique challenges. You’ll develop resilience and adaptability, which are highly valued skills in any industry. You will manage high-value, multifaceted contracts involving government clients, international stakeholders, and subcontractors. This offers a chance to refine your skills in negotiation, risk management, and compliance with defense regulations.

Defense shipbuilding programs involve state-of-the-art technology and innovation. You'll collaborate with engineers, designers, and technologists, gaining insights into advanced maritime systems. Working on large-scale, high-profile programs provides excellent experience for career growth. It positions you as an expert in commercial operations within the defense sector.

**What’s involved**
- Provide contractual and commercial advice for Patrol Boat projects, including interpreting and administering contract documents and drafting/responding to contractual correspondence.
- Maintain and update key project registers, including preparing and submitting Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), invoices, and other reports or claims.
- Attend contract meetings, actively participate, and record accurate and comprehensive minutes.
- Manage contract billing requirements, ensuring compliance with financial processes and timelines.
- Assist Program and Project Managers with budgeting, forecasting, and preparing costing proposals to support project objectives.
- Liaise directly with Program and Project Managers to provide commercial and contractual support.

**You’ll need**

**_ Essential_**
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to gain Baseline Security Clearance (Australian Citizen)
- Bachelor’s degree (commerce / business, commercial law, Finance)
- Commercial and Contract documents management
- Strong business acumen.
- Effective Communication Skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders
- Attention to detail

**_ Desirable_**
- Exposure to basic financial modelling for cost building and cost monitoring
- Exposure to contract or project management, experience with project variation claims
- Demonstrated understanding of the ASDEFCON Suite of Contracts

**Why Austal**
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.