Specialist Commercial

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supply – Commercial Manager, this position seeks to create, unlock and protect the value of South32’s Australia’s operations. You will identify, evaluate, prioritise and negotiate commercial opportunities on a value and risk basis to support the Company’s business plan.

Accountabilities of the role:

• Enabling key drivers of value including:
  • Capacity – support activities to expand or acquire necessary additional capacity or derive commercial benefits from excess capacity of existing assets.
  • Investments – pursue investments in assets, equipment, infrastructure and supply where they increase the value of existing operations and/or ensure security of supply for ore.
  • Synergies – explore opportunities to generate value through partnering/collaborating with adjacent operations or external parties to maximise utilisation of assets, equipment or infrastructure.
  • Access – ensure timely access to land/ mineral rights for the development of mining areas and infrastructure to support the long-term mine plan.
• Supporting strategic commercial opportunities (from initiation to execution), specifically related to high-risk dispute resolution, corporate development opportunities, joint venture arrangements and land and infrastructure lease, acquisition or divestments. 
• Supports the development of transaction structures, negotiations strategies and mandates and complex commercial agreements. 
• Coordinate cross functional teams to deliver commercial opportunities including economics and identification of risk and uncertainties to facilitate investment decisions.

 
About You 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related experience
• Understanding of developing commercial strategies and supporting negotiations
• Strategic / innovative thinking capability, with balanced commercial judgement
• Understanding of transaction structures and transaction management 
• Effective communication skills, including experience in presenting to and influencing senior management
• Strong ability to thrive in a team environment and be part of multi-disciplinary execution teams
• Knowledge of discounted cash flow and valuations

What We Offer You 

This role will be based at our office in the heart of the Perth CBD. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home). Offered as a 12 Month Secondment opportunity you will benefit from a rewarding career path in a company that embraces diversity and collaboration. We offer an attractive remuneration package including performance-based bonus and participation in the Employee Share Plan. We also provide family health care and tailored, bespoke personal development opportunities.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications close 20th February 2023