Contract & Sourcing Team Leader

Overview

Airservices is a government-owned organisation providing safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry.

Each year we manage over four million aircraft movements carrying more than 156 million passengers and provide air navigation services across 11 per cent of the world’s airspace.

Airservices has two major operating centres in Melbourne and Brisbane and a corporate office in Canberra. We operate 29 air traffic towers at international and regional airports and provide aviation rescue fire fighting services at 26 Australian airports.

We are committed to continuing to improve our business by providing our customers with services they value, and embedding new ways of working and technology investments to further innovate and optimise.

Airservices Australia is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the strategic direction, governance, and operational delivery of contract and sourcing activities within our Facilities & Property Group. This high-impact role ensures value-for-money outcomes, regulatory compliance, and service excellence across a diverse portfolio of facilities management services contracts, fleet operations contracts, minor works project and asset management planning contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Contract Managers focused on delivery excellence and operational support across contracts in the Facilities, Property & Fleet space.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle—from tendering and negotiation to execution, performance monitoring, and renewal.
• Oversee services including fire protection, cleaning, catering, grounds maintenance, fleet, and engineering maintenance, supporting both reactive and planned works.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, including contracts due for Request for Tender (RFT).
• Ensure alignment with internal governance, regulatory frameworks, and organisational goals.
• Collaborate across the Facilities & Property team to support project delivery and asset lifecycle planning.
• Champion continuous improvement in procurement practices and supplier performance.
• Develop and implement procurement frameworks and governance models.
• Lead supplier and subcontractor management, ensuring alignment with KPIs and compliance standards.
• Monitor budget performance, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
• Ensure contracts meet WHS, environmental, and statutory requirements.
• Foster a culture of safety, integrity, and high performance.
• Promote capability uplift in procurement and contract management across the team.
• Identify opportunities to enhance contract terms, reduce costs, and expand service scope.

Note : Please see the link below to view the full Position Description or head to our Careers website.

Qualifications & Skills

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to shape the future of Airservices’ facilities and property operations. Effective contract management ensures strategic alignment, service excellence, and continuous improvement across Australia’s aviation infrastructure.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm Sunday 9 November 2025.

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Advertised : 30 Oct 2025 6 : 00 PM E. Australia Standard Time

Application close : 09 Nov 2025 11 : 55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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