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Senior Contracts Manager

Sydney, New South Wales💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manage the full lifecycle of government and commercial contracts for a defense technology company, ensuring compliance, minimizing risk, and supporting national security operations.

Role type

Senior Contracts Manager (Government & Commercial)

Builds

Government and commercial contract programs for defense and security sectors

Domain

Defense & Security / Government Contracting

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Contract lifecycle management, contract negotiation, proposal support, regulatory compliance (ASDEFCON, CPRs, DSPF), risk mitigation, policy development, stakeholder relationship management

Preferred skills

Experience with major Australian defense primes, IACCM/CPCM certification, knowledge of AUKUS initiatives

Technologies

ASDEFCON, Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)

Responsibilities

Execute contract management throughout the life of each contract; complete contract review and acceptance; oversee and prepare contract proposal planning and management; ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies; negotiate complex contractual terms with government agencies and contractors; provide program managers with contract briefs and risk mitigation strategies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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