Commercial & Contract Manager

Trinzic; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Great Place To Work

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Commercial & Contract Manager to support the GWEO Enterprise in Australia. You will influence procurement strategies, tender activities, and contract performance management, working with project teams, Commonwealth stakeholders, and industry partners.

Ideal candidates bring Defence procurement experience, strong financial analysis, and the ability to manage complex contracts; Australian citizenship and AGSVA NV1 clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, commercial management, and contract management.
• Ability to support Defence acquisition environments and government contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of procurement activities and tender documentation.
• Provide contract management for ASDEFCON contracts and reporting.
• Assist with commercial governance, negotiations, and approvals.
• Provide timely commercial and financial advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Tender management

Education

Tertiary qualification in finance

Tools

ASDEFCON

Job description

Title:

Commercial & Contract Manager

At KBR – We do things that matter

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking an experienced Commercial & Contract Manager with a strong background in financial acumen to support the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, one of Australia’s most significant Defence capability programs.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your commercial, procurement, and contract management expertise to support the delivery of complex Defence acquisition outcomes. Working alongside project teams, Commonwealth stakeholders, and industry partners, you will contribute to procurement strategies, tender activities, contract performance management, and commercial decision‑making.

This role can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra, providing flexibility for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of complex procurement activities, including procurement strategies, tender documentation, evaluation plans, and approval submissions.
• Develop and manage procurement and tender documentation, including Request for Tender (RFT) materials, evaluation reports, and procurement schedules.
• Provide contract management support for ASDEFCON contracts, including contract changes, deliverable reviews, contractor performance monitoring, and contract reporting.
• Assist with contract negotiations, delegate approvals, contract management plans, and commercial governance activities.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial and financial advice to stakeholders and decision makers.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial, financial, and delivery risks.
• Ensure compliance with Defence procurement policies, processes, and governance requirements.
• Prepare internal briefs, approval submissions, reports, and executive documentation.
• Coordinate project representation at key contract meetings, workshops, and commercial forums.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement and contract management practices across the GWEO Enterprise.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, commercial management, contract management, or Defence acquisition environments.
• Experience supporting complex government or Defence contracts, with ASDEFCON experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, commercial strategies, tender activities, and contract performance management.
• Strong understanding and ability to analyse both commercial and financial information and provide clear advice to stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualification in financial discipline highly desirable.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing briefs, submissions, reports, and decision‑support documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively across project teams, government, and industry partners.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex program environment.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify risks, solve problems, and deliver quality outcomes.
• Minimum AGSVA NV1 Security Clearance and Australian citizenship required to be eligible.

What we will offer you

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

Notice to Third Parties/Recruitment Agencies: KBR Australia does not accept unsolicited resumes, or any liability associated with fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties who have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.