About the job

• Excellent defence organisation at pivetol point of growth
• Strong level of autonomy and project/company visability
• Competative Packaging
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Your new company

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Australian defence and advanced engineering organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey. With a strong pipeline of complex, high-value programs and continued investment in capability expansion, the business offers the stability of an established prime contractor with the agility and autonomy typically found in much smaller organisations.Working directly with senior executives and project leaders, you will have genuine influence over commercial outcomes, strategic decision-making, and contract performance. This is an environment where initiative is valued, bureaucracy is minimal, and talented professionals are empowered to make decisions and drive results.

Your new role

• As Contracts Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of a major defence program. Partnering closely with senior project stakeholders, you will lead all aspects of contract and subcontract management, providing commercial leadership across the full project lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:Managing complex head contracts and ensuring contractual compliance across commercial obligations, insurances, intellectual property, warranties, and performance requirements
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to project teams to minimise risk and maximise contract performance
• Leading contract change proposals, variations, negotiations, claims, extensions of time, and dispute resolution activities
• Developing and executing commercial strategies that support project delivery and business objectives
• Managing complex subcontractor relationships, including negotiations, performance management, compliance reviews, and commercial optimisation
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and strategic partners
• Maintaining strong contract governance, reporting, records management, and documentation standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, contract management, and commercial frameworks
• Building commercial capability across project teams through mentoring, coaching, and stakeholder engagement
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