Senior Contract Manager, Navy Sustainment (RMC East)

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Garden Island NSW is seeking an EL 1 Contract Manager to lead complex contract management activities supporting Regional Maintenance Centre East (RMC-E) and Navy sustainment outcomes.

The role provides leadership across contract administration, supplier performance, commercial governance, procurement activities, risk management and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management and commercial governance.
• Ability to manage high-value or high-risk contracts and provide strategic advice.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex contract management for Regional Maintenance Centre East (RMC-E) and Navy sustainment.
• Oversee supplier performance, procurement activities and commercial governance.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Commercial governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Garden Island NSW is seeking an EL 1 Contract Manager to lead complex contract management activities supporting Regional Maintenance Centre East (RMC-E) and Navy sustainment outcomes.

The role provides leadership across contract administration, supplier performance, commercial governance, procurement activities, risk management and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks.