Commercial and Business Support Officer

**Title**:
Commercial and Business Support Officer

**Title**:
Commercial and Business Support Officer

**We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.**

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our defence customers.

From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the defence force.

**Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance**

Under the Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Integrated Work Package (IWP), KBR provides Above The Line (ATL) Contracted Support (CS) to the GWEO Group, Department of Defence, across a range of programs, projects and business functions. GWEO Group deliver a range of capabilities to directly enable the achievement of mission for Groups and Services. GWEO are undertaking a range of prioritised activities to deliver upon the updated Defence and Industry Strategic Priorities for Government, throughout the Sovereign Domestic Production capability supply chain.

**The Opportunity**:
The Commercial and Business Support Officer is accountable under general direction to perform delegated tasks and achieve the desired outcomes within an integrated workforce.

They are accountable to ensure they have knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

**Responsibilities**:
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

- Support the development of commercial strategies, including identification of the recommended procurement method
- Provide input into, and clearance of, key planning documents including Endorsements to Proceed, Intellectual Property Needs Analysis, and Liability Risk Assessments (LRA).
- Draft/update commercial elements of Approach to Market pack, including conditions of tender and conditions of contract
- Review technical specification, scope of Works (SOW) and associated annexes to ensure consistency with commercial elements of Approach to Market pack
- Prepare and/or assist with the preparation of documentation including the Tender Evaluation Plan (TEP) and evaluation tools
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external legal service providers, external probity advisors and Defence Legal to obtain necessary clearances and approvals.
- Draft the Contract Negotiation Directive (CND)
- Provide commercial Subject Matter Expert advice & support during negotiations
- Undertake business administration activities including the drafting of correspondence, briefs and organisational plans, scheduling and other activities required for effective office management.

Essential:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant legal, business or commercial field or minimum 5 years experience in a similar position;
- Demonstrated experience and practical knowledge of ASDEFCON contracts;
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills and experience;
- Strong attention to detail;

**What we will offer you**:

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
- KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. _