Title:
Commercial Lead
Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions.
The opportunity:
We welcome applications from experienced Commercial Manager's for an emerging Defence project.
As a Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal part in the commercial management of key subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring alignment with project requirements and organisational standards. You will oversee all commercial aspects of affiliated contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while providing specialised support to complex projects. Your role will involve evaluating and managing project commercial risks and interfacing with internal business functions to ensure project success.
This will be a full-time, permanent opportunity based in either Canberra, Adelaide, or Melbourne and will require an active NV1 AGSVA security clearance.
Please note that this is an Expression of Interest, and applications will be reviewed as positions become available. Only candidates whose skills and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted in due course.
As the ideal candidate, you will bring:
• Extensive experience in negotiating and managing subcontracts and purchase orders within the Australian Defence Industry
• Ability to address risks, incorporate compensation provisions, and ensure appropriate flow downs from the contract
• Strong capability in overseeing all commercial aspects of projects, including finance, insurance, estimating, controls, compliance, and procurement activities
• Proven ability to solve complex commercial and procurement-related challenges with specialised knowledge
• Experience in evaluating and managing project commercial risks in alignment with internal policies
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and various stakeholders to ensure contract fulfillment and address project challenges
What we will offer you:
• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks, and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship, and career pathways
If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required, and compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is mandatory. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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