Contracts and Risks Manager

Junee Southern Cross; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Australia is seeking a mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to support the ELDS team in complex deals, drafting, negotiation, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with ABB policies.

The role emphasizes contract lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance and tendering teams, and continuous improvement in contract practices within a hybrid work environment based in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in contract negotiations and management, preferably in engineering or technology.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.
• Proficiency in contract red-lining, MS Office and AI tools.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation for ELDS complex deals and other divisions.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with ABB policies.
• Manage the lifecycle of contracts from initiation to closure, including amendments and renewals.
• Collaborate with Front End Sales, finance, tendering and account teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in contract management.

Skills

Contract negotiation experience

Contract management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

AI tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Senior Legal Counsel Australia and NZ

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and motivated mid-level Contract and Risk Manager to join our Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) team in Australia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. This position focuses on supporting ELDS complex deals and transactions, while also supporting other Electrification divisions as required, and requires a proactive approach to contract administration, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Business Australia. The role can be based in either Moorebank, NSW or Notting Hill, VIC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Contract reviewing, drafting and negotiation: Support ELDS complex deals and transactions, and other Electrification divisions as required, by preparing, reviewing and responding to contract terms and conditions, tenders and RFQs. Redline and negotiate contracts with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors under the supervision of, and reporting to, Senior Legal Counsel, Electrification ANZ.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks, ensuring compliance with Legal & Integrity and ABB policy requirements.
• Contract Administration: Manage the lifecycle of contracts from initiation to closure, including amendments, renewals, and terminations. Ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments. Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Play a critical role in the Front End Sales Team and work closely with internal sales, marketing and account teams, and the finance and tendering team to support ELDS complex deals and transactions, and other Electrification divisions as required, and ensure alignment and effective contract execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in contract management practices and implement best practices.

Qualifications for the role

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in contract negotiations and management, preferably in the engineering or technology industry.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in contract red-lining, Microsoft Office Suite and Excel and AI tools.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Certifications: Professional certification in contract management (e.g., CPCM, CFCM) is a plus.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division provides utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, smart and sustainable technologies for the distribution of electricity. With ABB Ability™ enabled digital solutions at its core, our extensive portfolio includes distribution automation products, switching, limiting, measuring and sensing devices, switchgear, modular substation packages, and related services.

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