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Contracts Manager

Canberra, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Manage contractual and commercial outcomes for a critical maritime Defence program, partnering with program leaders, engineers, customers, and suppliers.

Role type

Senior Contracts Manager (Defence)

Builds

Complex commercial agreements and sustainment capabilities for mission-critical maritime operations

Domain

Defence / Maritime Systems

Required skills

Contract negotiation, commercial strategy, risk assessment, stakeholder management, bid/proposal support, regulatory compliance, relationship building

Preferred skills

Defence industry experience, sustainment program experience, complex service delivery contract experience

Technologies

Microsoft Teams, Jira, Confluence

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements; Provide commercial advice to achieve stakeholder objectives while ensuring compliance; Support bid and proposal activities including commercial strategy development; Interpret customer procurement policies and contractual obligations; Act as key commercial interface with customers and suppliers; Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC