L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 40 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

Our values of Integrity, Excellence and Respect are at the core of everything we do and inspire our people around the globe.

About the role

We are seeking a highly-experienced Commercial Director to lead and oversee commercial strategies for in-flight and future defence programs. Your focus will be to define and execute strategic goals, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, while driving exceptional business performance across L3Harris IMSA. You will be responsible for navigating complex legal, commercial, and regulatory landscapes, ensuring full compliance with Australian contracting models, legislation, and corporate policies.

As part of the senior leadership, your remit will include but not be limited to:

Supporting the General Manager in establishing strategic directions, goals, and objectives aligned with sector, segment, and corporate goals.
Leading the commercial function in the development and execution of commercial goals to achieve L3Harris IMSA’s performance targets.
Overseeing the preparation and negotiation of high-value and complex contracts and agreements.
Providing strategic advice, analysis, and recommendations on legal and commercial matters

About you

To thrive in this role, you will have a proven track record of success in managing commercial and legal matters for a large or multi-disciplinary organisation, ideally within the Australian Defence Industry. Your experience in international contracting and export regulations, combined with your strong business acumen, will be essential in driving the success of the business.

You will be an exceptional negotiator with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively, while fostering a culture of compliance and commercial excellence across the business. Your ability to translate complex legal frameworks into actionable business strategies will be a key differentiator.

Ideal candidates will also have

A tertiary qualification in Business or Commerce, or equivalent experience in related disciplines.
Extensive knowledge of commercial, legal, and risk management requirements
A proven ability to manage a high-performance team to achieve strategic commercial goals.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement and management skills.

What we offer

Working at L3Harris offers various benefits including;

A dynamic and inclusive working environment
Company-paid parking in Fremantle
An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave
Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work life balance
Company supported professional development programs
Salary continuance insurance
Novated leasing
Retail Reward programs
Health insurance discounts

Want to explore further?

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on HR.IMSAL3Harris.com

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions.

All applicants must have Australian Citizenship in order to obtain and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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