Expression of Interest - Contracts Professionals

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• Work with great people, on some of the nation's most complex programs.
• Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively.
• Multiple Roles in Multiple Locations.

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia!

To maintain our competitive edge and continue to deliver the best results for our customers we are seeking expressions of interest for smart and energised Commercial and Contracts professionals to join our talented team.

We have multiple positions, at several different levels, so if you are just starting our your Contracts career or are an experienced Contracts professional, or somewhere in between, we would like to hear from you. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.

As a member of the Contracts Team, you will be responsible for supporting through to leading the end-to-end contract management of a program. Working in lockstep with the program(s) (including Program Management, Engineering and Finance) you will provide day-to-day contractual support, while also offering strategic guidance that will enable effective delivery and future program growth.

As contracts professionals you are expected to operate semi-autonomously within the program, with oversight, escalation support, and professional guidance provided by more senior members of our team who sit outside of the program structure. We are looking for contracts professionals who are comfortable taking ownership of an established program, whether as a steady, seasoned contributor, or as a high performing early career specialist looking to step up into a broader, more senior role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual compliance in accordance with company policies, plans, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Manage the end-to-end contractual aspects of an assigned program(s), embedding strong contract management fundamentals including accurate filing, record keeping, correspondence, and adherence to contractual requirements (ASDEFCON).
• Build and maintain strong and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide pragmatic and commercially sound advice to the program(s), offering solutions that balance contractual rigour with delivery realities. Proactively identify and manage contractual risks and issue, remaining responsive and forward-looking, rather than reactive.
• Escalate strategic or high-risk matters to the Senior Contracts Manager as required.
• Support defined parcels of growth within the program(s) including contract changes, variations and scope extensions. Maintain awareness of supplier due diligence requirements and support supplier optimisation activities in line with program and organisational objectives.
• Undertake travel as required, both within Australia and internationally, to fulfil the requirements of this role.
• this position will operate within a matric organisation and may be embedded within a project or program.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience with strong transferable skills.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to articulate contractual positions to those without a working contract management knowledge base.
• Demonstrated experience in a contract's role within a complex project or program environment.
• Familiarity with ASDEFCON contracting frameworks and Defence contracting practices (or the ability to rapidly build proficiency).
• Strong initiative and personal drive, with the ability to take ownership, anticipate issues and progress work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience with ASDEFCON templates, whilst not essential, is desirable.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security clearance. Eligibility can found at https://www.defence.gov.au/agsva

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia's most significant defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at [email protected] 

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