Strategic Commercial Contracts Lead

CAE; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave policy

ADF Reserve Policy

Private health insurance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to join our Legal, Contracts and Commercial Team, based in Homebush, NSW or Brisbane, QLD. The role focuses on contract governance, change proposals, and supplier management, ensuring CAE’s export control obligations are met.

You will resolve disputes, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic, global defence environment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in contract management, ASDEFCON experience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Contract Management.
• ASDEFCON experience in acquisition and support environments.
• Sound experience in commercial management.
• Proactive problem solving with practical solutions for customer and business.
• Proven track record in contract management within a matrix and project environment.
• Excellent communication, drafting, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in Objective (ideal).
• Legal or business discipline qualification, or equivalent experience (ideal).

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager in day-to-day management of the Contract.
• Manage and maintain the Document Management System, including the configuration management of the Contract.
• Own and manage the Contract Change Proposals and Survey & Quotes.
• Develop and administer CDRL items.
• Subcontractor and supplier management.
• Manage insurance requirements supported by global risk management.
• Draft, guide and recommend actions to the Program Manager and Business, as appropriate.
• Support the Business with new opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement activities

Skills

Contract management

ASDEFCON

Commercial management

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Matrix/project work

Legal/business background

Education

Legal or business degree

Job description

CAE is seeking a Commercial Contract Manager to join our Legal, Contracts and Commercial Team, based in Homebush, NSW or Brisbane, QLD. The role focuses on contract governance, change proposals, and supplier management, ensuring CAE’s export control obligations are met.

You will resolve disputes, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvements in a dynamic, global defence environment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in contract management, ASDEFCON experience, and strong communication