What’s on OfferWork on high profile naval shipbuilding projects.Supporting work/life balance with an optional 9-day fortnight | Career Growth Opportunities.Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. About the OpportunityThe Contract Manager is a key position within the Commercial team, embodying the principle of 'delivering together.' As the primary contract assurance provider for a Landing Craft Heavy program, this role ensures that business rules, processes, and systems are in place and adhered to. Additionally, the Contracts Manager identifies and manages commercial risks by implementing effective business rules and management controls, thereby minimizing adverse impacts on Austal and its clients.Drive governance, assurance, and best practices across all contracts.Develop and maintain a contract management framework with standardized business rules, control guidelines, practices, processes, and templates to manage contracts consistently and efficiently, reducing risk and costs while maximizing profit opportunities.Manage all contractual risks across the program, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager to ensure appropriate governance and stakeholder engagement in risk mitigation efforts.Ensure all key contractual deliverables are understood, delivered professionally, and on time.Develop and maintain management plans as required by the contracts.Monitor and report on compliance with established standards to ensure adherence to business rules.Obtain and manage Technical Data Software Rights (TDSR), ensuring compliance with Intellectual Property (IP) Deeds and proper management of technical data.Develop and maintain a contract reporting.Grow contract value by compiling, submitting, and negotiating contract variations/claims and managing associated registers.Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement change initiatives and innovative business solutions that deliver productivity and efficiency benefits to Austal and its customers. Skills and ExperienceProven understanding of contract managementDegree or equivalent in Business, Law or CommerceContract Management QualificationStrong experience in negotiation and conflict resolution complimented by influencing and interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communica6ttion skillsAbility to provide technical leadership, whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships within the teamExperience in Supply ChainProven understanding of project management principles  BenefitsTrue work/life balance with a 9-day fortnightCompetitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)Professional development opportunitiesA supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor programOpportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisationCultureOur global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural background, age and gender to apply.   Position Description AUD Henderson 6166

Contracts Manager

What’s on Offer

  • Work on high profile naval shipbuilding projects.
  • Supporting work/life balance with an optional 9-day fortnight | Career Growth Opportunities.
  • Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts.

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice, designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. 

About the Opportunity

The Contract Manager is a key position within the Commercial team, embodying the principle of 'delivering together.' As the primary contract assurance provider for a Landing Craft Heavy program, this role ensures that business rules, processes, and systems are in place and adhered to. Additionally, the Contracts Manager identifies and manages commercial risks by implementing effective business rules and management controls, thereby minimizing adverse impacts on Austal and its clients.

  • Drive governance, assurance, and best practices across all contracts.
  • Develop and maintain a contract management framework with standardized business rules, control guidelines, practices, processes, and templates to manage contracts consistently and efficiently, reducing risk and costs while maximizing profit opportunities.
  • Manage all contractual risks across the program, working closely with the Senior Commercial Manager to ensure appropriate governance and stakeholder engagement in risk mitigation efforts.
  • Ensure all key contractual deliverables are understood, delivered professionally, and on time.
  • Develop and maintain management plans as required by the contracts.
  • Monitor and report on compliance with established standards to ensure adherence to business rules.
  • Obtain and manage Technical Data Software Rights (TDSR), ensuring compliance with Intellectual Property (IP) Deeds and proper management of technical data.
  • Develop and maintain a contract reporting.
  • Grow contract value by compiling, submitting, and negotiating contract variations/claims and managing associated registers.
  • Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to implement change initiatives and innovative business solutions that deliver productivity and efficiency benefits to Austal and its customers.

 

Skills and Experience

  • Proven understanding of contract management
  • Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce
  • Contract Management Qualification
  • Strong experience in negotiation and conflict resolution complimented by influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communica6ttion skills
  • Ability to provide technical leadership, whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships within the team
  • Experience in Supply Chain
  • Proven understanding of project management principles

 

Benefits

  • True work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight
  • Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
  • Opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation

Culture

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.

Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural background, age and gender to apply.

 

 

 

  • Posted Date 01 Jul 2025
  • Location Henderson
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Government & Defence
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Attractive Salary Package