976134

Henderson

Contract / Subcontract Management / Administration

Full time

Closing on: Jul 31 2025
ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.
Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

A new opportunity for an experienced commercial advisor to work on new technologies, in a project not before seen in Australia. The Senior Commercial Advisor will provide commercial advice, guidance and capability to the SSN Sustainment Program in accordance with ASC’s vision and strategy that ultimately results in improving the commercial value of ASC.
The role requires a practical operational focus with a view to proactive interventions with an ability to simply communicate complex issues. Further, an ability to work collaboratively within cross functional teams developing strong intra-team and stakeholder relations whilst seeking continuous improvement will be highly valued.

• Provide commercial advice and guidance to the business regarding contractual obligations under the head contract and its related contracts.
• Prepare commercial documents for submission to the client, for example, amendment documentation, work breakdown structures and contract deliverables.
• Prepare and issue contractual correspondence to the client.
• Support the program to navigate complex contract management issues and offer strategies for improvements to ensure contractual obligations are met for the program.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to ASC’s Head Contract including contracts for leases, licences and training.
• Develop contract change proposals and manage the process of the contract change proposals through to execution.
• Assess, analyse, evaluate and agree the commercial impact of changes.
• Support contract reviews and contract renewal negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice regarding subcontract compliance to the head contract and its associated contracts.