Senior Commercial Officer

Job Description

Senior Commercial Officer

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 groundbreaking 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Officer to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based in Melbourne or Adelaide reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager.

As a Senior Commercial Officer, you will be a member of the project team, working closely with Project Managers and functional SME’s across the business, demonstrating a strong ability to partner with the business to achieve the desired outcomes. You will provide guidance to and support the development of individuals in more junior roles and will have a strong awareness and a strong level of knowledge and experience of Commercial policy and practice, working collaboratively with colleagues.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining both internal and external stakeholder relationships (including those with customers and other third parties)
• Support to 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
• Manage contact activities including negotiation of contract change and management of claims, with minimal supervision
• Support to all Contract and Bid Status Reviews to justify, explain and clear ongoing commercial contract activities
• Support to all commercial agreements to support team activity
• Draft moderately complex contracts / agreements with little supervision
• Ensuring adherence to commercial and other relevant corporate governance requirements

About YOU

• Relevant experience that has provided you with a good understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Senior Commercial Officer
• 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
• A curious mind-set and ability to solve problems with a can-do attitude
• An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance, using your own experience, judgement and initiative
• An ability to lead or support moderately complex negotiations.
• Adept at building and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Flexible and agile with a lean in approach
• Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable
• Relevant tertiary qualifications desirable

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates 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 Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. 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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.