Senior Contracts Specialist

Job Description
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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Finance
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1920960
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The opportunity
Want to work on exciting, complex and strategic contracts in a sector that has a real-world impact and with a company that actually values work life balance? If the answer is yes, read on.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to support our strategic new business bids and proposals for some of the most exciting defence and aerospace programs in Australia and beyond.
What we're looking for:

• Experienced contracts (or in house legal) professional
• "Can-do" self-starter with experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
• Proven record of delivering commercial outcomes for their customers
• Experience supporting bids / proposals in complex industries

Reporting to BDA's Director of Contracts, the role requires a breadth of technical and leadership responsibilities and will play a key role in supporting BDA's growth.
Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Provide strategic advice and support to campaign teams on contractual and commercial issues.
• Develop competitive responses to requests for tender and proposals, balancing customer requirements with advancing BDA's goals and strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders on all contract and commercial matters.
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve the BDA's desired commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of BDA's contracts team, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor more junior contracts colleagues
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve BDA's strategic goals.
• Exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and executing contractual instruments on behalf of the company.

Experience and Qualifications

• Essential:
• Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting or Business Management)
• Advanced skills in complex contracting, commercial management and negotiation
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop contracting specialists
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent drafting skills

• Desirable
• Australian Defence industry experience
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) Suite of Templates
• Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual and commercial acquisition and sustainment strategies for proposals

About us
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.
We currently employ more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
Working at Boeing Defence Australia
We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including hybrid work, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.
Other benefits

• Work on cutting edge projects
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
• Salary packaging options available
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Join social and community groups
• We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.