EOI - Senior Commercial Manager

• Join a strong, supportive culture where collaboration and growth are genuinely valued.
• Career‑advancing role with exposure to high‑profile Defence programs.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and build strong customer relationships.

About the Role

Babcock is inviting expressions of interest from experienced Senior Commercial professionals ready for their next chapter. This role will support our operations in New Zealand, where Babcock is the Strategic Maritime Partner to the New Zealand Defence Force — a unique opportunity to contribute to nationally significant Defence capability.

As Senior Commercial Manager, you’ll take the lead on managing the program’s contract and providing high‑level commercial, legal and procurement support. You’ll work closely with our customer to ensure contract compliance, build strong strategic relationships and guide the program through complex commercial landscapes.

You’ll play a key role in shaping commercial strategy, driving governance and risk management, and supporting major decisions across the program. This includes leading negotiations, resolving contract issues, improving commercial processes and ensuring our contractual obligations are met to the highest standard. You’ll also mentor junior team members and contribute to bids, tenders and broader business initiatives.

This is a senior leadership role where your commercial expertise, strategic thinking and ability to influence outcomes will directly support the success of a critical Defence partnership.

If you’re looking for a role with impact, complexity and the chance to work at the heart of a major maritime program, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.
• Degree in either Business, Commerce, Law, Finance or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a complex programme environment preferably within the maritime defence sector.
• Exposure to a fast-paced commercial environment, as well as a working knowledge of Defence contracting would be advantageous.
• Proficiency across the full MS Office suite
• The ability to communicate confidently and clearly, verbally and in writing, with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
  

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;.
•  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 you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• 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.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)

Security Clearance.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Requisition ID - 71846