Commercial & Contracts Specialist
Biodiversity Australia Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW
Biodiversity Australia, we\'re dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that allow people and the environment to thrive together.
As an Indigenous-owned environmental management consultancy, we protect biodiversity and support sustainable development through practical, science-based solutions. Our work spans renewable energy, government, defence, construction and resources, including some of Australia\'s most significant environmental programs.
About the opportunity
We\'re seeking a Commercial & Contracts Specialist to strengthen our in-house commercial capability.
This is a newly created role with the opportunity to help shape how Biodiversity Australia manages contracts, commercial risk and supporting processes as the business continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate supply agreements, master service agreements and other commercial contracts
- Coordinate client contract reviews and execution, working with internal stakeholders and supporting commercial negotiations
- Monitor contractual obligations, pricing reviews, escalations and key commercial requirements
- Partner with project teams to provide practical advice on contractual requirements, commercial risks and billing arrangements
- Drive improvements to commercial processes and our business-wide Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework
- Support supplier onboarding, billing setup and other commercial processes to ensure appropriate governance and compliance
About you
You\'ll be a commercially minded, detail-focused professional who can provide sound contract advice while remaining comfortable working across the practical requirements of a growing business.
Requirements
- Experience in commercial contracts, contract management, procurement or a related commercial role
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
- Experience using, or a strong interest in leveraging, AI tools to improve commercial processes, efficiency and decision-making
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify and communicate contractual risk
- A practical approach and willingness to work across both strategic and hands-on commercial activities
- Experience using Power BI or other reporting tools to analyse commercial data and support decision-making will be highly regarded.
Why join Biodiversity Australia?
- Shape a newly created role and help build our in-house commercial capability
- Work across a diverse portfolio spanning renewable energy, government, defence, construction and resources
- Join a growing Indigenous-owned Australian business delivering meaningful environmental outcomes
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangement for the right candidate
- Genuine opportunity to grow your role as the business continues to expand
If you\'re looking for a commercial role where you can influence how things are done rather than simply inherit established processes, we\'d like to hear from you.
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