The Opportunity

Are you a strategic commercial advisor who excels at managing high-stakes contracts on complex, nation-building programs? Do you thrive on shaping commercial outcomes and mitigating risk on agreements of national and international significance?

We are representing a key industry partner on Australia's most critical defence endeavour—the SSN-AUKUS submarine program. As the program ramps up, we are seeking a diligent and commercially astute Senior Commercial Advisor to join their high-performing team in Adelaide.

This is your chance to apply your expertise at the heart of the AUKUS partnership, managing complex agreements and providing the sound commercial advice that will underpin the success of this landmark enterprise for decades to come.


What You Will Drive

• You will support the Commercial Manager in all commercial aspects of the SSN-AUKUS build agreements and other critical contracts, ensuring all obligations are met and value is maximised for the business.
• You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of complex commercial agreements, ensuring alignment with program requirements and mitigating commercial risk.
• As a key commercial point of contact, you will manage active contracts, leading the resolution of complex issues to achieve positive, commercially-focused outcomes.
• You will work closely with project, legal, and technical teams, providing expert advice and support to ensure seamless contract execution from development through to implementation.
• You will build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including international partners.

• You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in a commercial, legal, or business advisory role within a complex project or corporate environment (defence, shipbuilding, or heavy engineering highly regarded).
• Your experience covers the full lifecycle of complex contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and the resolution of challenging commercial issues.
• You possess excellent negotiation and persuasion skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and manage commercial risk.
• You are an autonomous, goal-directed professional, capable of managing multiple priorities with limited direction in a dynamic program environment.
• You hold a tertiary qualification in law, commerce, business management, or a related discipline.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Department of Defence security clearance.

• Competitive Salary Package: A base salary of $148,000 - $169,000 + Superannuation, dependent on experience.
• Program Impact: Play a pivotal commercial role in a long-term, nationally and internationally significant defence program.
• Career Development: Join a supportive and experienced team with clear opportunities for professional growth in a growing and critical industry.
• Relocation Support: Interstate candidates are encouraged to apply, with relocation assistance available for the right person.