Senior Defence Contracts Lead for AV-L Projects

BIRDON LTD; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdon is seeking an AV-L Contracts Manager for a full-time role based at our Port Macquarie shipyard on the Hastings River. Sydney-based candidates may also be considered, with semi-regular travel to Port Macquarie required.

The Contracts Manager will support commercial project delivery, manage head and subcontracts, and lead CCP development and negotiations to optimise commercial outcomes. Travel domestically will be required.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in business, commerce, law or related field.
• Formal training in Commercial/Contract Management including Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CBOK).
• Experience with high-value defence contracts ($10m-$100m).
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Australian Citizenship with eligibility for NV1 security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage head contract commercial requirements including IP, warranties, insurances, etc.
• Provide commercial advice to project team to manage risk of non-compliance.
• Administer the head contract to resolve issues and disputes, and ensure performance reviews are undertaken.
• Lead development of Contract Change Proposals with legal, technical, schedule and cost inputs.
• Lead negotiations with subcontractors and manage subcontracts performance and risk.
• Establish and maintain contract and subcontract performance status reporting.
• Support best practice procurement and contract management frameworks and training.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in business/commerce/law

Contract Management training / CBOK

Job description

Birdon is seeking an AV-L Contracts Manager for a full-time role based at our Port Macquarie shipyard on the Hastings River. Sydney-based candidates may also be considered, with semi-regular travel to Port Macquarie required.

The Contracts Manager will support commercial project delivery, manage head and subcontracts, and lead CCP development and negotiations to optimise commercial outcomes. Travel domestically will be required.