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

The Senior Commercial Advisor will provide commercial advice, guidance and capability to the Multi Class Sustainment (MCS) Program in accordance with ASC’s vision and strategy that ultimately results in improving the commercial value of ASC. The Senior Commercial Advisor will engage with various stakeholders across the business in order to support delivery of Commercial program outcomes.

 Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice and guidance to the business regarding contractual obligations under the In Service Support Contract (ISSC) and related contracts.
• Prepare commercial documents for submission to the CoA including quotations, contractual communications, claims and disputes.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to ISSC including leases, licences and training services.
• 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 under the ISSC.
• Support the ISSC contract reviews and the ISSC contract renewal negotiations at the end of each Performance Period.
• Draft and review correspondence to the CoA.
• Provide commercial advice regarding subcontract compliance to ISSC.

About you 

• A bachelor’s degree in law, commerce, engineering, or another relevant discipline, or equivalent postgraduate qualifications.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in a contract management, commercial, legal, business advisory, or similar related role.
• Contract management experience with the ability to independently resolve commercial issues.
• Ability to develop principles and draft 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.