Commercial & Contracts Manager

CAE Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new flexible leave policy

ADF Reserve Service Policy

Private Health Insurance discounts

Security clearances support

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to join the Legal, Contracts and Commercial Team. The role, based in Homebush, NSW or Brisbane, QLD, handles contract governance, change proposals, quotations and supplier management.

You will support the Program Manager, manage the document system, and ensure export controls are met. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in contract management, ASDEFCON experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in Contract Management.
• Demonstrated experience with the ASDEFCON ideally in the acquisition and support environments.
• Sound experience in commercial management.
• Ability to proactively problem solve and implement practical solutions for the customer, and the business.
• Proven track record in contract management within a matrix and project environment.
• Excellent communication, drafting, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in Objective (ideal) Legal or business discipline qualification, or equivalent experience (ideal)

Responsibilities

• Manage contract governance and control processes, including configuration management of the Contract and related documents.
• Address and resolve contractual issues including disputes and interpretations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks associated with contracts and subcontractors.
• Meet contractual requirements and manage formal correspondence.
• Develop Contract Change Proposals and ensure quotations are generated accordingly.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier management and export control obligations.
• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day contract management and document systems.

Skills

Contract management

ASDEFCON

Commercial management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Legal/business discipline qualification (ideal)

Job description

Role Description

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We are seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to join our Legal, Contracts and Commercial Team, based in Homebush, NSW or Brisbane, QLD. The role is responsible for the Contract Management, Governance and Control processes, including configuration management of the Contract and related Contract Data and Requirements List (CDRL) items, are complied with. The Commercial Contract Manager is a key person for the Customers contracts team and is the first to address and resolve contractual issues including disputes, interpretation, flow-down requirements to subcontractors, identifying and mitigating commercial risks, meeting contractual requirements and the management of formal correspondence. The Commercial Contracts Manager is also responsible for development of Contract Change Proposals and ensuring Quotations are generated in accordance with the Contract. Additionally, the role is responsible for subcontractor and supplier management, and ensuring CAE’s export control obligations are met.

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• Contract Management, Governance and Control processes, including configuration management of the Contract and related Contract Data and Requirements List (CDRL) items.
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• Address and resolve contractual issues including disputes, interpretation, flow-down requirements to subcontractors.
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• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
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• Meet contractual requirements and manage formal correspondence.
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• Development of Contract Change Proposals.
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• Generate Quotations in accordance with the Contract.
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• Subcontractor and supplier management.
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• Ensure CAE’s export control obligations are met.
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• Support the Program Manager in the day to day management of the Contract.
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• Manage and maintain the Document Management System, including configuration management of the Contract.
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• Manage the Contract Change Proposals and Survey & Quotes.
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• Develop and administer CDRL items.
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• Manage insurance requirements supported by global risk management.
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• Draft, guide, and recommend actions to the Program Manager and Business, as appropriate.
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• Support the Business with new opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
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The role we offer you:

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• Support the Program Manager in the day to day management of the Contract.
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• Manage and maintain the Document Management System, including the configuration management of the Contract Own and manage the Contract Change Proposals and Survey & Quotes Develop and administer CDRL items.
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• Subcontractor and supplier management Manage insurance requirements supported by global risk management Draft, guide and recommend actions to the Program Manager and Business, as appropriate Support the Business with new opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
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Our ideal candidate has:

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• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in Contract Management
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• Demonstrated experience with the ASDEFCON ideally in the acquisition and support environments
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• Sound experience in commercial management
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• Ability to proactively problem solve and implement practical solutions for the customer, and the business
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• Proven track record in contract management within a matrix and project environment.
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• Excellent communication, drafting, presentation, and negotiation skills.
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• Experience working in Objective (ideal) Legal or business discipline qualification, or equivalent experience (ideal)
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What CAE offers you:

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• Opportunity to make a considerable impact on Australian defence and security
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• Exciting career paths in a truly global business
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• Brand new flexible leave policy
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• Access to a brand new generous ADF Reserve Service Policy
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• Corporate discounts, such as Private Health Insurance and more
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• Security requirements
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Security Clearance

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You must be eligible for SECRET (NV1) level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current SECRET (NV1) clearance.

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Position Type

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Regular

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.

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EEO Statement

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At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception. As captured in our overarching value \"One CAE\", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team. At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

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About CAE

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At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.