Principal Commercial

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT PERTH OFFICE

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a 12-month fixed term full-time position, Monday through Friday.

The Commercial Principal will be part of the Business Development team, which seeks to create, unlock and protect the value of South32’s global operations. You will lead strategic opportunities by identifying, evaluating, prioritising and negotiating transactions on a value and risk basis to support the Company’s business plan.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Leading the development of negotiations mandates, business cases and transaction structures, interrogating and developing contractual agreements, coordinating cross functional teams, engaging with external counterparts and building commercial acumen across the business.
• Types of opportunities include:
  • Expanding or acquiring additional capacity required or deriving commercial benefits from excess capacity of existing assets.
  • Exploring opportunities to generate value by partnering/collaborating with adjacent operations or external parties to maximise utilisation of assets, equipment or infrastructure.
  • Ensuring timely access to land/ mineral rights for the development of mining areas and infrastructure to support the long-term mine plan.
  • Greenfield exploration 'farm-in’ arrangements, joint ventures and innovation partnerships.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Several years’ experience in a commercial environment is essential.

• Experience in developing commercial strategies and leading high-value strategic negotiations.
• Combination of strategic and innovative thinking capability, with balanced commercial judgement.
• Understanding of discount cash flow and valuations methodologies.
• Experience in transaction structuring and transaction/project management.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), including experience in presenting to and influencing senior management.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related disciplines

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 14th June 2024