Commercial Officer

• Full time role based in Henderson, WA.
• Shape commercial outcomes — real impact on strategic contracts.
• Long‑term career pathways in a global business.

About the Role

We’re growing fast in Western Australia, and Babcock is looking for a Commercial Officer who’s ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re early in your commercial journey and want the chance to make a real impact in a sector that’s expanding rapidly, this is a great opportunity to step into a role with visibility, support and long‑term potential.

As our Commercial Officer, you’ll work closely with senior leaders and the wider commercial team to strengthen commercial operations across our WA programs. You’ll help ensure our strategic and day‑to‑day activities are commercially sound, support contract and governance requirements, and play a key role in managing documentation, performance measures and contract deliverables. You’ll also gain hands‑on experience with, contract reviews, variations, risk monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

This role is ideal for someone proactive, detail‑focused and eager to build strong commercial capability in a supportive environment. You’ll be contributing to meaningful Defence programs, developing your commercial skill set, and building relationships across internal teams, customers and external partners.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, learn and make your mark within a high‑performing commercial function, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Tertiary degree qualifications in Business, Commence, Law, Finance or equivalent working experience.
• Relevant experience required in ASDEFCON contracts, subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, finance or program/project management, preferably in a Defence context and/ or large corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality written communications, applying creativity, strong attention to detail, and accuracy to deliver complex business outcomes.
• Solid understanding of legal principles and how they apply within a commercial or contractual environment.
• Proven capability to manage workload independently, balance competing priorities, perform effectively under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

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, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req ID: 74047