Naval Contracts Administrator

Austal; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work环境

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal, based in Henderson or Fremantle, seeks a Contract Officer to provide high quality contractual administration support to the Construction Management Department. You will assist with the commercial interface between Austal Ships and Austal Defence team, ensuring contractual requirements, obligations and risks are understood and mitigated.

The role offers a pivotal opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects within Western Australia, with duties including subcontract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business, Commercial Law, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in contract administration, commercial support or a related role.
• Strong written communication skills and professional letter-writing skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Exposure to financial modelling, cost monitoring, or project variation claims.
• Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the preparation, review, and management of head subcontract, subcontracts and supplier subcontract agreements in accordance with Austal processes
• Assist with the preparation, review and processing of subcontractor claims and variations, including maintaining records and assisting in preparing draft correspondence for review
• Support the preparation and submission of contractual and commercial documentation to the customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, and track responses to assist with timely approvals and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate and up to date contract registers, change logs, claims records and reports within Austal systems and project control tools
• Prepare commercial reports, monitor contract KPIs, produce briefing papers and support management reporting
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and assist in maintaining comprehensive records and contractual documentation

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial coordination

Written communication

Defence security clearance eligibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Commercial Law, Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austal, based in Henderson or Fremantle, seeks a Contract Officer to provide high quality contractual administration support to the Construction Management Department. You will assist with the commercial interface between Austal Ships and Austal Defence team, ensuring contractual requirements, obligations and risks are understood and mitigated.

The role offers a pivotal opportunity to contribute to nationally significant projects within Western Australia, with duties including subcontract