Commercial Officer

• Fixed Term role until 31st December 2026.
• Location: Henderson WA
• Be part of a major Defence partnership supporting the Anzac Class Frigates.

About the Role

Babcock is looking for a Commercial Officer to join our team in Henderson supporting the Warship Asset Management Agreement a major partnership between Babcock BAE Systems SAAB and the Commonwealth of Australia delivering total asset management for the Anzac Class Frigates. This is a fixedterm role through to 31 December 2026 and offers the chance to work at the heart of one of Australias most significant maritime programs.

In this position youll play a key role in supporting our Commercial Manager and partnering closely with the Marine Business Unit. Youll help protect and optimise Babcocks commercial interests by assisting with contract administration governance supplier engagement and daytoday commercial operations. The role involves preparing contractual documents maintaining commercial records supporting duediligence activities and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

Youll also contribute to monitoring performance identifying risks and supporting negotiations and contract changes. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential as youll work with clients subcontractors and internal teams to ensure clear communication and smooth delivery across the program. This role also supports the rollout of commercial training and initiatives that strengthen commercial awareness across the business.

If youre looking for a role that blends commercial acumen stakeholder management and handson contract support within a highprofile Defence environment this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a trusted industry leader.

You will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Degree/Bachelor/Masters in Business Commence Law or similar.
• Relevant experience in contracts subcontracts procurement supply chain finance or program/project management preferably in a Defence context and/ or large corporate environment.
• Commercial civil defence and government experience desirable.
• Experience of engaging with national and international customers and suppliers.

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;

• Youll have access to beRewarded 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;
• Youll be able to participate in our weRecognise 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 1600 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.

So if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world together please apply via the Apply Now button below.

To learn more about Babcock

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however due to the defence orientation of this role the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to reference checks police check security check qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req ID: 72036