About the role

Senior Commercial Manager leading commercial and procurement strategies at H&B Defence. Overseeing contract execution and compliance while fostering stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide commercial, trade controls, and corporate procurement expertise to support the performance of existing contracts.
Play a pivotal role in establishing governance frameworks and processes across the commercial portfolio.
Ensure that the interests of the company and its shareholder groups are safeguarded and optimised.
Manage commercial and legal relationships with shareholder organisations.
Oversee the execution of head contracts and subcontracting arrangements.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and trade control requirements.
Guide commercial and contractual matters throughout project lifecycles and lead negotiations.
Contribute to business winning activities from bid development through to contract execution.
Prepare and review subcontract documents and support supplier agreements.
Ensure probity and risk management processes are robust and effective.
Interstate and overseas travel may be required.

You are a seasoned commercial leader with extensive experience in operational or engineering services organisations, ideally within the Defence sector.
You bring a deep understanding of Australian Defence contracting principles and have the capability to navigate complex contractual frameworks with confidence.
Your expertise spans trade controls, corporate procurement, and commercial governance, and you are adept at managing relationships with shareholder organisations and external partners.
You thrive in environments where precision, compliance, and strategic foresight are critical, and you are motivated by the opportunity to shape processes and governance that optimise commercial outcomes.
With strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams, you are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence while ensuring that safety and respect remain at the forefront of every decision.

We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;
Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
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;
You’ll 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 wellbeing leave;
You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.