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Form of workAbout Austal
Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.
About the role
The Contracts Manager is the primary contract performance assurance provider to the Austal ISS business unit. The role ensures adequate business rules, processes and systems are in place, manages identified risks and controls and maximises financial opportunities within the boundaries of contractual T&C’s across all delivery functions to deliver best practice contract performance
Key objectives & responsibilities include:
- Oversee the entire contract lifecycle from initiation to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments, including Legal, Finance, and Operations, to develop and negotiate contracts that meet business objectives.
- Conduct thorough contract reviews, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Manage contract databases and tracking systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract matters, including interpretation of terms and conditions.
Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Proven understanding of contract management
- Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce
- Contract Management Qualification
- Strong experience in negotiation & conflict resolution complimented by influencing and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to provide technical leadership, whilst building and maintaining strong working relationships within the team and across the business
- Competency in MS Office
- Hold a Construction safety induction (white card)
Desirable:
- A thorough understanding of CASG contract mechanisms
- Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain
- Experience in Supply Chain
- Proven understanding of project management principles
Why Austal
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
What's on Offer?
- Located in Cairns, QLD
- Permanent salaried position
- Nine-day fortnight with an RDO every second Friday
- Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts
Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.
Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
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