Commercial Officer

**SF Ref# 48149**

**About the role**

The Commercial Officer is responsible for providing commercial support to the business in support of corporate requirements and in the pursuit, assessment, negotiation and implementation of head contracts and associated agreements including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements and Subcontract Agreements.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Coordinate the provision of external legal advice to the business including in support of existing programs as directed by the Pre-Contracts Manager;
- Maintain corporate registers, and soft and hard-copy filing structures related to commercial documentation and obligations;
- Undertake commercial analysis of new business opportunities;
- Contribute to detailed commercial and legal review of head contract documentation for new business opportunities; and
- Establish and administer associated NDAs, Teaming Agreements, MOUs and RFQs as required by new business opportunities and in accordance with company standards.

**About you**

**Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience / Attributes**

**Essential**
- Demonstrated experience in Commercial Officer and/or Contract Administration roles;
- Experience of Government contracts;
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills;
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, in particular Work and Excel.

**Desirable**
- Experience in Alliance and Joint Ventures
- Prior experience in Defence sector
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline.

**Essential Compliance Requirements**
- Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance

**What we offer you**

Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;

We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;

Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; and

You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

**Who we are**

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

This position will work within our subsidiary Naval Ship Management (NSM), which provides asset management solutions to the Australian maritime sector. Working closely with supply chain partners, NSM provides cost-effective and responsive solutions that optimise the availability, capability, and seaworthiness of critical maritime assets. NSM supports assets across the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet - most notably the Anzac Class Frigates as a member of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) and the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Docks (LHD), LHD Landing Craft (LLC) and associated assets as the Asset Class Prime Contractor.

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