Contracts Manager - Defence

Job Q; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Q in Melbourne seeks a senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contract management for complex Defence programs. You will oversee ASDEFCON-based contracts, subcontracts and supplier arrangements across the full lifecycle, shaping negotiations, risk management, and governance with Program Managers and leadership.

You will develop CCPs and variations, draft and review formal agreements, and provide expert advice to protect the company’s commercial interests across bids and new

Qualifications

• Strong experience in contracts and commercial management in a complex Defence environment.
• Deep knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting principles and Australian Defence contracting practices.
• Experience managing customer contracts and subcontracts through the full contract lifecycle.
• Experience developing and negotiating CCPs, contract variations and amendments.
• Experience negotiating customer contracts, supplier agreements and subcontracts.
• Strong contract drafting, interpretation and commercial negotiation capability.
• Experience managing contractual claims, disputes and entitlements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert across ASDEFCON contracts, customer contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Lead the development, substantiation and negotiation of Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), variations and amendments.
• Draft and review contracts, subcontracts, statements of work, flow-down terms, deeds, amendments and contractual correspondence.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, opportunities, claims and dependencies.
• Support the management of disputes, delays, performance issues and contractual entitlements.
• Provide commercial leadership across bids, proposals, new contract formation and growth opportunities.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Contract drafting

Education

Law/Commerce/Business/Procurement degree

Tools

ASDEFCON contracting

Job description

#### Contracts Manager - DefenceMelbourne, VIC 3000Full Time#### Job descriptionYour new company An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global organisation growing rapidly across the Australian Defence sector. With significant programs and new project activity ahead, the business is strengthening its commercial capability to support the next phase of its growth.This is a unique opportunity to step into a greenfield project where you will have excellent visibility across the organisation, strong autonomy and the opportunity to influence how complex contracts are managed and delivered.Your new roleAs Contract Manager, you will act as the organisation's lead commercial and contract management specialist, managing complex Defence contracts, subcontracts and supplier arrangements across the full contract lifecycle.Working closely with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Engineering and Executive Management, you will provide trusted commercial and contractual advice while taking a leading role in contract negotiations, change management, contract formation and risk management.This is a senior individual contributor position with significant exposure across the business.Key responsibilities will include:Act as the subject matter expert across ASDEFCON contracts, customer contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreementsManage contractual activities across multiple Defence programs and projectsLead the development, substantiation and negotiation of Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), variations and amendmentsDevelop commercial and negotiation strategies and lead negotiations with customers, suppliers and subcontractorsInterpret contractual requirements and ensure obligations, deliverables, notices and acceptance requirements are effectively managedDraft and review contracts, subcontracts, statements of work, flow-down terms, deeds, amendments and contractual correspondenceIdentify and manage commercial and contractual risks, opportunities, claims and dependenciesSupport the management of disputes, delays, performance issues and contractual entitlementsProvide commercial and contractual leadership across bids, proposals, new contract formation and growth opportunitiesPartner with Supply Chain and Procurement on subcontract formation and supplier negotiationsSupport contractual requirements relating to AIC, Technical Data and Software Rights, export controls and contractual governancePrepare commercial briefings, approval papers and risk assessments for senior managementWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Strong experience in contracts and commercial management in a complex Defence environmentStrong working knowledge of ASDEFCON contracting principles and Australian Defence contracting practicesDemonstrated experience managing customer contracts and subcontracts through the full contract lifecycleStrong experience developing and negotiating CCPs, contract variations and amendmentsExperience negotiating customer contracts, supplier agreements and subcontractsStrong contract drafting, interpretation and commercial negotiation capabilityExperience managing contractual claims, commercial disputes and contractual entitlementsStrong understanding of commercial risk, liability and contractual governanceThe ability to confidently advise and influence senior internal and external stakeholdersA tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Business, Procurement, Contract Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experienceExperience within a Defence prime, Commonwealth environment or major Defence supplier is required, as will knowledge of export controls, intellectual property, security requirements and Australian Industry Capability obligations.What you'll get in returnThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Defence organisation at a pivotal stage of its development.You will benefit from:Greenfield project scope with the opportunity to influence and shape commercial and contractual practicesStrong autonomy to independently manage complex contractual mattersExcellent visibility across programs, senior leadership and the broader organisationExposure to complex, high-value Australian Defence contracts and programsThe opportunity to work closely with executive, program, engineering and supply chain stakeholdersA highly influential role where your commercial judgement and expertise will have a meaningful impact on business outcomesLong-term career opportunity within an organisation experiencing growth and increased project activityWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this exciting opportunity, apply now or send your resume directly to Amy McNulty at Hays at for a confidential discussion. Please click here to apply.Login is optional, you may send application via email