Senior Commercial Manager in Sydney

Join UGL to collaborate with some of Australia’s most talented experts and help shape the nation. With opportunities to work on large-scale projects from start to finish, you will have the space to grow your skills, pursue your passion, and be supported in creating a career journey that aligns with your aspirations and lifestyle.

UGL has a strategic partnership with the Department of Defence across the Defence Fuels Network for Fuels Management, Asset Management, Operations and Maintenance. We are recruiting a Contract Administration & Document Controller to join our business in what is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in Australia’s Defence environment and support national security requirements of the Nation. This role is expected to be for a duration of 6 months and we are flexible regarding the location of this role, commencing in September/October.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Defence Services LOB reporting into GM Defence Services.
• Understand client contracts of different types for complex projects and discern key risks and develop mitigations in consultation with subject matter experts.
• Manage policy non-compliances appropriately in adherence to UGL’s governance processes.
• Prepare drafting and manage/lead client-facing contract negotiations.
• Engage and collaborate with Senior Legal Counsel and support the Defence Fuels Managing Contractor Contract including contract extensions, changes, and the review, response and approval of subcontractor departures.

Ideal attributes:

• Self-motivated individual with high levels of commercial and contractual acumen.
• Capable of working across the full contract and bid/project life-cycle and managing competing business priorities.
• Experience in Commonwealth contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Defence industry and operating environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Experience with Joint Venture agreements and US Government contract terms is an advantage but not essential.
• Must be an Australian citizen and either hold or be capable of holding a valid Defence Security Clearance. Applying for a Defence Security Clearance at an appropriate level is mandatory for this role.

Next Steps: Follow the instructions on this advert to express interest in this opportunity. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate the suitability of an applicant for a role including criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, and reference checks.

Diversity & Inclusion at UGL: We embrace diversity and are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace. Our initiatives include pay equity and eco-friendly practices, community support and charitable causes, female leadership, sponsorship, and inclusion programs, and empowering programs for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Australians. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process.