Defence Contracts Administrator – Flexible & Growth

ATB Morton; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Sydney, NSW to deliver commercial and contractual support across the program. You will manage subcontract compliance, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support risk management to achieve best-practice contract outcomes.

Essentially you will bring a tertiary qualification and at least five years in a similar role with Defence contracting exposure. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with professional experience.
• Minimum five years in a similar role.
• Experience in Defence and Commonwealth contracting policy and ASDEFCON contracts.
• End-to-end procurement and subcontract administration experience.
• Understanding export controls and ITAR compliance.
• Experience preparing ASDEFCON S&Qs and CCPs.

Responsibilities

• Procure, administer and coordinate subcontracting activities in line with head contract requirements.
• Qualify suppliers, issue RFPs, evaluate proposals, and maintain subcontract files.
• Develop and improve processes; guide junior team members as needed.
• Lead subcontract documentation planning and obtain internal approvals.
• Draft and maintain Subcontractor Management Plan.
• Provide financial information related to subcontract spend and performance.
• Support Commercial Manager in planning, due diligence, and management of subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project, operations, finance and project controls.
• Contribute to negotiations of key subcontracts and POs with flow downs and risk provisions.
• Ensure Subcontracts align with export controls and ITAR compliance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Financial planning

Risk management

Subcontract management

ASDEFCON awareness

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business/Legal/Finance/Contract Administration/Quantity Surveying

Tools

SAP

Job description

KBR is seeking a Contracts Administrator in Sydney, NSW to deliver commercial and contractual support across the program. You will manage subcontract compliance, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and support risk management to achieve best-practice contract outcomes.

Essentially you will bring a tertiary qualification and at least five years in a similar role with Defence contracting exposure. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.