ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

A new opportunity for an experienced commercial advisor to work on new technologies, in a project not before seen in Australia. The Senior Commercial Advisor will provide commercial advice, guidance and capability to the SSN Sustainment Program in accordance with ASC’s vision and strategy that ultimately results in improving the commercial value of ASC.

The role requires a practical operational focus with a view to proactive interventions with an ability to simply communicate complex issues. Further, an ability to work collaboratively within cross functional teams developing strong intra-team and stakeholder relations whilst seeking continuous improvement will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and guidance to the business regarding contractual obligations under the head contract and its related contracts.
• Prepare commercial documents for submission to the client, for example, amendment documentation, work breakdown structures and contract deliverables.
• Prepare and issue contractual correspondence to the client.
• Support the program to navigate complex contract management issues and offer strategies for improvements to ensure contractual obligations are met for the program.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to ASC’s Head Contract including contracts for leases, licences and training.
• Develop contract change proposals and manage the process of the contract change proposals through to execution.
• Assess, analyse, evaluate and agree the commercial impact of changes.
• Support contract reviews and contract renewal negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice regarding subcontract compliance to the head contract and its associated contracts.

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, commerce, engineering, other relevant degree, or equivalent post graduate studies.
• A minimum of six years of experience in a contract management, commercial, finance, legal or business advisory role.
• Contract management experience with the ability to independently resolve commercial issues.
• Ability to develop and amend contractual terms and conditions.
• Financially astute to be able to understand complex financial matters.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated performance working in outcome focused cross functional teams.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.

• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,500-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners. 

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.