Commercial Analyst

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Analyst to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, covering a parental leave period.

This role plays a key part in supporting technology procurement, contract management, vendor engagement and financial operations. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and finance teams, you'll help drive efficient processes, provide commercial insights and ensure the smooth management of procurement and payment activities across the technology function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing procure-to-pay activities, including purchase orders, invoice reconciliation and receipting
• Supporting technology contract administration and maintaining contract renewal schedules
• Providing administrative support, reporting and data management across the team
• Monitoring and triaging service requests and stakeholder enquiries
• Maintaining procurement records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Supporting supplier management activities and building strong vendor relationships
• Identifying process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and performance
• Analysing financial and commercial data to provide insights and improve outcomes

About You

You're a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong commercial acumen and a customer-focused mindset. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships with stakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

You will bring:

• A background in procurement, commercial analysis, accounts payable, finance operations or a similar role
• Hands-on experience with Coupa or other financial/procurement systems
• Exposure to contract management processes (Icertis experience desirable)
• Advanced Excel capabilities and proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business or a related discipline is preferred but not essential
• Process improvement experience or exposure to methodologies such as Six Sigma would be highly regarded

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to improving commercial, procurement and operational outcomes across a large and complex technology environment.

Why Join Us?

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.