Senior Contracts Manager
Core
Lead contracting activities across the full lifecycle for complex defence products, autonomous systems, software, and integration services, serving Australian Defence, allied governments, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior Contracts Manager (Defence & Aerospace)
Builds
Defence procurement programs, international government contracts, software licensing agreements, and strategic partnerships.
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Advanced Technology, International Government
Deliverable
Production contracts & agreements
Required skills
Defence contracting frameworks (ASDEFCON, CPR), complex product contract negotiation, software licensing & IP structures, international commercial transactions, claims & dispute resolution, contract administration, commercial risk assessment
Preferred skills
Experience with hardware/software integration contracts, Indo-Pacific/US defence markets, cross-border government transactions
Technologies
ASDEFCON templates, Commonwealth Procurement Rules, contract management tools
Responsibilities
Lead preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts; Support government tenders and compliance matrices; Negotiate material commercial risks (IP, liability, warranties, termination); Draft international agreements and software licensing terms; Administer awarded agreements and manage change control; Provide training on contracting requirements and risk.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
