Commercial Officer

About the Role

Join Babcock Australasia as a Commercial Officer supporting the Contract and Commercial Manager in the efficient, compliant, and timely management of contract administration tasks. You will maintain precise project data, handle documentation, create reports, and assist in contract variation submissions to ensure clear program communication and adherence to commercial procedures across the team.

Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is key, providing responses to contractual queries, coordinating necessary documentation, and driving continuous process improvements. Your role will also uphold governance and compliance standards aligned with company policies, procedures, and safety standards. This position offers a chance to grow professionally within a vibrant commercial team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration activities assisting the Commercial Manager.
• Maintain accurate project data and documentation.
• Prepare reports and support contract variation development and submission.
• Respond to contractual inquiries and coordinate related documentation.
• Contribute to continuous commercial process improvements.
• Ensure activities comply with organisational governance, policies, and safety expectations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in contract administration.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting and purchasing systems such as IFS preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines.
• Team-oriented approach to achieving objectives.
• Experience within the Defence sector is advantageous.

What Babcock Offers

• Flexible working arrangements including adjustable start and finish times, hybrid office/home work options, or condensed work weeks.
• Comprehensive leave entitlements such as wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, and defence reservist leave.
• Supportive work environment with career development through internal programs, self-guided learning modules, and study leave access.
• Employee benefits platform providing discounts on retail, health, entertainment, travel, novated leasing, and a corporate shares scheme.
• Recognition program focused on core company values: kindness, collaboration, curiosity, outcome orientation, courage, and accountability.

Additional Information

Babcock Australasia is part of the global Babcock International Group and comprises over 1,800 professionals delivering critical defence and maritime services. The role requires eligibility for Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance due to the nature of defence contracts, with compliance to US ITAR and Australian Defence Trade Controls regulations. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment screening including references, police and security checks, qualification verifications, and right to work assessments will be conducted as necessary.

This position is onsite in Wattleup, Western Australia. Babcock Australasia is committed to responding to every applicant as part of its Circle Back Initiative.