Contracts Officer

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Join KBR as a Contracts Officer in the EWIS Joint & Air SPO in Canberra to oversee commercial and procurement activities, manage contract compliance and contribute to the sustainment of critical Defence systems. The ideal candidate will bring a proven background in contract management, familiarity with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks, and solid knowledge of ASDEFCON suite contracts, tailor your CV to foreground Defence procurement and risk management, plus strong written and verbal communication. You must be an Australian citizen with an active NV1 security clearance and able to work autonomously, including in remote environments, while meeting demanding milestones. Desirable: export controls ITAR experience; strong MS Office skills; readiness to collaborate across Defence stakeholders. Apply now.

Join the EWIS Joint & Air SPO as a Contracts Officer and play a key role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities. In this role, you’ll oversee commercial and procurement activities, manage contract compliance, and contribute to the sustainment of critical Defence systems. If you’re an experienced contracts professional with strong Defence procurement knowledge and an NV2 clearance, this is an opportunity to make real impact within a high‑performing project team.

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The Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled Contracts Officer to join the Electromagnetic Warfare Intelligence Systems (EWIS) Joint & Air SPO.

EWIS‑J&A is responsible for the acquisition and through‑life support of Joint and Air Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities used by the Australian Defence Force. The team also delivers countermeasures development, validation services, and capability support on behalf of the Intelligence and Security Group and the ADF.

As a Contracts Officer, you will support sustainment activities across the SPO, providing oversight of commercial aspects of contracts and agreements. You will help ensure contract compliance, support internal business engagement and apply your specialised knowledge to solve complex issues under general Commonwealth direction. You will contribute to evaluating and managing commercial risks, ensuring procurement, finance, insurance, compliance, estimating, and control activities align with Commonwealth policy.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of tender documentation and conduct evaluation activities in accordance with ASDEFCON requirements.
• Assist with commercial and procurement functions within sustainment areas.
• Support planning, organising and preparing procurement documentation, ensuring internal approval processes are met.
• Assist with subcontractor due diligence, engagement and ongoing management.
• Support commercial risk, opportunity and issues management.
• Manage contractual, procurement and financial activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Participate in training, courses and workshops as required.
• Undertake additional project tasks as delegated by the Project Director, Deputy Project Director or Project Manager

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Strong background in contract management, project/program support and reporting.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth and Defence procurement frameworks.
• Sound understanding of ASDEFCON suite contract structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously, including in remote‑work conditions, while meeting demanding milestones.
• Experience with export controls and ITAR (desirable).
• Experience in financial planning, pricing, billing procedures and contract administration.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including Defence personnel and below‑the‑line contractors.
• Ability to manage work tasks that align with strategic project objectives and deliver clear outcomes.

Due to the nature of Defence work, applicants must be Australian citizens and hold an active NV1 security clearance.

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!

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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