Commercial Manager

Job Description

Commercial Manager

Job Location: Osborne Shipyard Adelaide South Australia – We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, such as a 9-day fortnight.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join us. Using your exceptional stakeholder management skills and strong business acumen, you will be working with the Commercial team within our Surface Ships line of business supporting the Hunter Class Frigates. Your contribution will ensure the best commercial outcomes for the Customer and the business whilst contributing to the support of the Australian Defence Forces.

Core Duties:

• Support all contract activity including the drafting and negotiation of complex terms and conditions and associated agreements with customers
• Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision Support to all Contract and Bid Status Reviews to justify, explain and clear ongoing commercial contract activities
• Accountable for day to day management of contracts within commercial area of relevant BAE Systems Australia businesses
• Responsible for all commercial aspects of business winning
• Manage contract activities including negotiation of contract change and management of claims
• Responsible for delivery of contract budgets
• Ensure 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
• Responsible for delivery of commercial interface with Procurement/Supply Chain and flow down of commercial contract requirements
• Provide support to all commercial agreements to support team activity
• Responsible for preparation and delivery of Commercial Management Plans
• Support and develop junior members of the team
• Responsible for preparation of negotiating strategies and lead negotiating teams

About You:

• Extensive experience in a Commercial role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of commercial skills and the commercial role
• Strategic mindset
• Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders of all levels and from a range of disciplines
• An ability to lead or support moderately complex negotiations
• Adept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An ability to resolve complex problems that do not have routine solutions
• An ability to lead and guide a team and work independently with little supervision and guidance and using own experience, judgement and initiative
• Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
• Eligibility to hold and maintain Defence Security Clearance

The Hunter Class Frigate Program

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances.