Senior Contracts Lead - Sustainment Operations

The Boeing Company; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Bonuses

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Leave Options

Financial Discounts

Career Development

Recognition Program

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Contracts Lead to support Sustainment Operations in New South Wales, Australia. This role involves leading a team to achieve contractual outcomes across various programs, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and providing strategic advice.

Applicants should possess formal qualifications in related disciplines and demonstrated abilities in contract negotiation, mentoring, and commercial acumen. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive salary and bonuses along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor contracts professionals.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen and drafting skills.
• Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with stakeholders on contract matters.
• Support and develop a team of contracts professionals.
• Negotiate and execute contractual instruments.
• Provide strategic advice on commercial issues.
• Lead contract negotiations for commercial outcomes.

Skills

experienced contracts professional

can-do self-starter

commercial outcomes delivery

program delivery support

Education

Formal qualifications in Law, Accounting or Business Management

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The opportunity

Want to work on exciting, complex and strategic contracts in a sector that has a real-world impact and with a company that actually values work life balance? If the answer is yes, read on.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Lead to support our Sustainment Operations programs in Australia.

What we’re looking for

• experienced contracts professional
• “can-do” self-starter with experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• proven record of delivering commercial outcomes for customers
• experience supporting program delivery

With responsibility for leading a team delivering contractual outcomes across multiple sustainment services programs the role requires contracts advisory and leadership responsibilities and will play a key role in supporting successful execution of BDA’s commitments to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders on contract and commercial matters to achieve BDA’s strategic goals.
• Support and develop a team of contracts professionals.
• Exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and executing contractual instruments on behalf of the company.
• Provide strategic advice and support to program teams on contractual and commercial issues.
• Lead contract negotiations within delegation to achieve the BDA’s desired commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of BDA’s contracts team, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting or Business Management)
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop contracts professionals
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent drafting skills
• Demonstrated negotiation skills

Desirable

• Australian Defence industry experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) Suite of Templates
• Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual strategies

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Working at Boeing Defence Australia

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation’s most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence. We currently employ more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work model, with options for an RDO and WHF 2 days a week.
• Paid Leave Options: Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex‑defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.