Senior Contract Manager

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

This role is part of our corporate team, a central hub for Thales Australia. It’s where our shared services – think finance, legal, HR procurement – come together to make sure all teams across Australia have access to the business services they need. Cross-functional collaboration helps us build out Thales’ capabilities – and helps us open new career opportunities for employees across the business.

In this pivotal position, you will play a critical role in supporting the Munitions Domain, at Thales Australia to capture opportunities and achieve optimal contract management outcomes across the Munitions bids and projects portfolio.

Our Munitions teams produces propellants, explosives and munitions for defence and commercial uses. With ongoing investment into research and development, we produce a range of explosive ordnance systems for the Australian Defence Force and its allies.

Based in our Melbourne Office in the World Trade Centre on Wurundjeri land, your role purpose is to –

• Manage full contract lifecycles, from drafting and negotiation to claims and disputes ensuring compliance

• Provide commercial leadership across tendering activities

• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and other business units to drive better commercial and financial outcomes by identifying risks and opportunities and optimising contract structures

• Assist the Australian Munitions Compliance Officer to maintain and achieve compliance – areas such as competition law, anti-corruption and integrity

• Act as trusted advisor and foster ongoing collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

On day one in this role, we'll expect you to bring the following skills, experience and behaviours: 

• Qualifications in business, finance, commerce, law, engineering, or similar field

• Proven experience  in contract, legal or commercial, or project management roles ideally across complex performance-based contracting

• Experience in property leases, capital works programs and construction is desirable

• Experience with government contracting of ASDEFCON contract frameworks and Commonwealth procurement frameworks

• Track record in delivering contracts of scale and risk/opportunity management expertise

• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage successfully with customers and suppliers to achieve outcomes

• Ability to travel regionally as needed

As part of our Commitment, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration + Super + Bonus + Medical Insurance

• ThalesFlex – Hybrid work environment

• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS

• Employee discounts with a number of affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)

• Modernised Paid Parental Leave

• Veterans Leave

• Novated Lease options

• Family support through our partnership with Parents at Work

• Personal & professional training development opportunities

• Sonder – Care & Support Partner

Good to Know

Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks.

A Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. 

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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