At BAE Systems Australia
 Do interesting work that MATTERS
 ENJOY what you do
 GROW your career
 Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About The OPPORTUNITY
We currently have a rewarding opportunity to join us as a Commercial Manager supporting Aircraft Sustainment & Training. You will be working with our Commercial Function where you will have the opportunity to learn and contribute to the support of the Royal Australian Air Force by augmenting your experience and understanding of the commercial role, managing and delivering specific tasks and providing support to operations.
Embrace the camaraderie of our exceptional team and take advantage of this opportunity to be work with a team that fosters a nurturing culture and atmosphere, allowing you to flourish.
This role is open to our 9 day fortnight and hybrid work and based at our Williamtown NSW office.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting all contract activity including the drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions and associated agreements with customers ensuring the interests of BAE Systems Australia
- Ensuring that the business's financial and commercial exposures are addressed through appropriate commercial contract frameworks such as export controls, finance, product safety (including insurance) and intellectual property rights
- Contract interface with customers
- Responsibility for day to day management of contracts within employing commercial area of relevant BAE Systems Australia businesses
- Providing support to all Contract and Bid Status Reviews to justify, explain and clear ongoing commercial contract activities
- Responsible for preparation of negotiating strategies and contribute to negotiating teams
- Support to all commercial agreements to support team activity
- Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision
About YOU
You'll have:
- A great deal of experience, knowledge and understanding of commercial skills and an understanding of commercial policy, principles and processes
- Excellent communication skills required, both written and verbal
- An ability to resolve complex problems that do not have routine solutions
- An ability to establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Customers and Stakeholders at all levels
- An ability lead and guide a team or work independently with little supervision and guidance and using their own experience, judgement and initiative
- Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.
