Job Commercial Operations Manager, Canberra

Job Description

Shape strategy. Drive performance. Lead growth.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Operations Manager to join our Industries division and play a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Industries, you will be a trusted commercial advisor, supporting business performance, strategic decision-making, and growth across a diverse portfolio. You will work closely with senior leadership, finance and operational teams to optimise margins, enhance reporting, and deliver impactful commercial insights.

A key aspect of this role includes leading and coordinating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, from identifying opportunities through to due diligence and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Industries commercial strategy
• Drive initiatives to optimise margins, pricing, and return on capital
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Deliver commercial insights, financial modelling, and business case development
• Monitor performance trends and recommend improvements to profitability and efficiency
• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned to business strategy
• Support end-to-end M&A processes including due diligence and integration
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess commercial, operational and strategic fit
• Maintain acquisition pipeline reporting and market intelligence
• Provide timely and actionable reporting to senior leadership
• Ensure strong commercial governance and compliance across all activities
• Partner closely with Finance to support accurate reporting and decision-making