Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nations most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Senior Subcontracts Specialist (Contracts Management Professional) to join our Joint Systems business division to support a range of Australian network and communications programs. The position is based in the Brisbane CBD. 

Responsibilities:

In supporting the position, the successful candidate will be required to: 

• Develop sourcing strategies and approaches to market for network and communications, IT and defence type goods and services;
• Plan, draft, execute and manage a range of contracts types spanning communication and network equipment, IT and defence hardware;
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders;
• Maintain a relationship with suppliers and drive collaboration to ensure on time performance and compliance;
• Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning and progress reporting; and
• Ensure compliance with supply chain management and program corporate governance policies and procedures. 

Experience/Qualifications

The right applicant will have a combination of the following competencies: 

• Eight (8) years or more work experience in contracts management with prior experience in an engineering or project delivery organization being highly desirable;
• Relevant Bachelors degree in law, commerce or business;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed in contracting and their interdependencies with other project activities (for example, engineering, logistics, finance); and
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team focused environment. 

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements and applicants with current Australian defence clearances are highly desirable. 

Culture

 Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. 

Benefits

• Flexible working options                              
• Study assistance                              
• Salary packaging                              
• Employee Incentive Program                    
• Global opportunities