Contract Specialist

The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a highly motivated Contract Specialist working as part of the P-8A Poseidon Program based on RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various contracting activities including:

• Ensuring that contractual requirements are negotiated, executed and delivered within the policies, procedures and requirements of the company;
• Building relationships and dealing with key stakeholders within the business, advising and guiding them in contractual interpretations and negotiations; and
• Being the primary interface with Customers and their Contracts, Commercial and legal advisors.

 About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of space and aerospace, delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values.
We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Key Responsibilities:

You will apply your contracting knowledge, relationship and negotiation skills and business acumen to execute Boeing Defence Australia contracts. You will also provide advice to a multi-disciplined team on the efficient and effective delivery of contracting activities throughout the Boeing Defence Australia business.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that contractual requirements are negotiated, executed and delivered within the policies, procedures and requirements of the company;
• Providing subject matter expertise in, and support to customer negotiations;
• Providing guidance and advice to Boeing stakeholders to ensure that contractual and legal requirements are adequately understood and communicated;
• Providing general technical oversight to maximise opportunities and minimise contractual/business risks;
• Contribute to the development of strategies and solutions to deliver upon complex contractual opportunities and issues; and
• Acting as the primary interface between Boeing and external customers for all contractual matters

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in leading complex contracting activities;
• Understanding of general contracting principles and the application of relevant techniques;
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse multidisciplinary and geographically diverse teams with a focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction;
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and negotiate at all levels with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including customers;
• Previous demonstrated experience with Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suit of templates is highly desirable;
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements; and
• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Law, Accounting or Business Management). Formal qualification in Law is highly desirable.