Contract Management Officer

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Your KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the world

About KBR:

We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal — to improve the world.

KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people performing diverse, complex, and mission-critical roles in 33 countries.Â

For 65 years, KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects.

With around 2,000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia, we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projects with a digital mindset driving innovation within our business and for our customers.

We help ensure mission success on land, in the air, at sea, in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution, no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.

KBR comprises a diverse team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multi-disciplinary activities, providing low-risk and cost-effective solutions to the Defence force.

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The Opportunity:

KBR is seeking a Contract Management Officer to join the Contract Management cell. The Contract Management Officer will be required to support Contract Management activities in line with Commonwealth and Defence policies and processes.

Commercial and General Service Vehicle Systems Program Office (CGSVSPO) is supporting the acquisition and sustainment of various Vehicle Fleets within Land Vehicle Systems Branch (LVSB).

Responsibilities:

• Apply understanding of the CASG Contract Management Framework CMF, and related Policies, Guidance and Rules.

• Apply understanding of the Defence Procurement Policy and the ASDEFCON Suite of templates.

• Provide support to procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and Contract Management activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures.

• Review contracting correspondence and provide advice on commercially sensitive reports, submissions, contract change proposals and other contractual documents, as required.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop and provide advice on strategies to address contracting issues, including dispute resolution

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Relevant Higher Education qualifications in Project / Commercial Management (Minimum Advanced Diploma).

• Experience with Contract Management and procurement practices

• Demonstrated ability to review, develop and support execution of contract changes with Senior Contracting Officers.

• Clear and effective communication skills (written and verbal)

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance

​Desirable

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Defence, Government or related industry

• Associated Domain experience (highly desirable)

• Working knowledge of ASDEFCON Contracting framework (above and/or below the line)

• Experience in risk management

• Demonstrated experience with drafting formal correspondence and reports.

What we will offer you:

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

• Flexible working

• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

• Paid parental leave

• Income protection

• Corporate rewards

• Salary packaging/Novated leasing

• Employee stock purchase plans

• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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