Contracts Administrator (Part Time)

KBR; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Great Place To Work

Competitive salary

Job summary

KBR in Australia is seeking a part-time Contracts Administrator to support the ACS CLCM team on a Defence sustainment program. You will provide commercial and contractual oversight across Head Contracts and subcontracts, ensuring obligations and performance sit at the heart of project delivery.

This 0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week role requires a professional with strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and knowledge of export controls/ITAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Finance or demonstrated relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of Defence/government commercial management or procurement.
• Negotiation experience.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON or willingness to develop knowledge.
• Experience with export controls and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management and procurement under ASDEFCON, ensuring proper administration of Head Contract and subcontract requirements.
• Draft and manage contract notices, claims and change proposals per obligations.
• Maintain contract records, modifications and amendments across Head Contract and subcontracts.
• Provide commercial and contractual support for S&Q activities and other service requests.
• Manage subcontractor engagement, due diligence, onboarding and ongoing administration.
• Support negotiations, contract variations and PO activities while managing commercial risk.
• Manage IP and technical data requirements and assist contract performance reviews.
• Provide contract analysis, commercial advice and stakeholder support across the CLCM team.
• Act as Export Control Officer, ensuring ITAR compliance for the project.
• Monitor, report on commercial/contractual risks and support governance and improvement activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Export controls ITAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Law or Finance

Job description

Contracts Administrator (Part Time)

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

Join KBR's ACS CLCM team as a Contracts Administrator (Part Time) and play a key role in supporting the commercial management and successful delivery of a complex Defence sustainment program. Working closely with the ACS CLCM Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual oversight across Head Contracts and other agreements, helping to ensure contract obligations, performance requirements, and business objectives are achieved.

In this role, you will work across multiple functions, collaborating with operations, finance, project controls, and other stakeholders to provide timely, accurate, and commercially focused contract support. You will apply your commercial expertise to manage contractual matters, solve complex challenges, and support best-practice contract management throughout the program lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, manage diverse contractual activities, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical Defence capability outcomes. It is ideally suited to a driven commercial professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on contract management responsibilities.

Note: This is a 0.6FTE Part Time role where the successful candidate will be contracted to work 24 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management and procurement activities under the ASDEFCON Contracting suite, ensuring effective administration of Head Contract and subcontract requirements.
• Draft and manage contractual correspondence, notices, claims and contract change proposals in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain contract records, modifications and amendments, ensuring compliance across Head Contract and subcontract arrangements.
• Provide commercial and contractual support for S&Q activities and other service requests, ensuring adherence to contract requirements.
• Manage subcontractor engagement activities, including due diligence, onboarding and ongoing contract administration.
• Support negotiations, contract variations and purchase order activities while managing commercial risk and contractual obligations.
• Manage intellectual property and technical data requirements and support contract performance reviews across the program.
• Provide contract analysis, commercial advice and strategic support to stakeholders across the CLCM team.
• Act as the Export Control Officer for the project, ensuring compliance with export control requirements and ITAR regulations.
• Monitor and report on commercial and contractual risks, collaborate with operations, finance and project controls teams, and support governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

As the ideal candidate you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law or Finance or demonstrated relevant professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in Defence and Government commercial management or procurement
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations
• High attention to detail and ability to work in a structured environment
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON contracts or willingness to develop knowledge in this area
• Well-developed communication skills and stakeholder management
• Experience with implementation of and compliance with export controls and the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

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

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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.