Senior Contract Manager – Strategic Shipbuilding (EL1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

BDCP

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT seeks an EL 1 Contract Manager to lead commercial and contractual management of the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). The role drives governance, contract changes, and financial oversight, ensuring delivery against milestones while engaging key government and industry stakeholders.

The role offers strategic advisory responsibilities with a focus on risk management and compliance, supporting sovereign maritime capability outcomes across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement, contracting frameworks, legislation and policy.
• Experience managing complex contractual arrangements and delivering commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills—able to prepare clear, high‑quality advice, briefs and reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across Government and industry.
• Sound judgement with analytical skills to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant, outcome‑focused results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) to meet governance and delivery outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice on contractual matters and manage contract changes and work packages.
• Oversee contract financial management, reporting, milestone payments, and governance requirements.
• Engage with Defence and industry stakeholders to support informed decision‑making and successful program delivery.

Skills

Procurement & contracting

Contract management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Policy & compliance

Job description

Australian Department of Defence – Canberra ACT seeks an EL 1 Contract Manager to lead commercial and contractual management of the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). The role drives governance, contract changes, and financial oversight, ensuring delivery against milestones while engaging key government and industry stakeholders.

The role offers strategic advisory responsibilities with a focus on risk management and compliance, supporting sovereign maritime capability outcomes across