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Contract Officer

Contract Officer

Austal • City of Cockburn, WA, AU
1 day ago
Job description

Job Description

Based in Henderson or Fremantle, the Contract Officer will be responsible for providing high quality contractual administration support to the Construction Management Department. Assisting with the commercial interface between Austal Ships and Austal Defence team, helping to ensure contractual requirements, obligations and risks are understood, management and mitigated back to back.

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About Austal

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Austal isAustralia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

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Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

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What's Involved

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  • Provide administrative support in the preparation, review, and management of head subcontract, subcontracts and supplier subcontract agreements in accordance with Austal processes
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  • Assist with the preparation, review and processing of subcontractor claims and variations, including maintaining records and assisting in preparing draft correspondence for review
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  • Support the preparation and submission of contractual and commercial documentation to the customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, and track responses to assist with timely approvals and issue resolution
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  • Maintain accurate and up to date contract registers, change logs, claims records and reports within Austal systems and project control tools
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  • Prepare commercial reports, monitor contract KPIs, produce briefing papers and support management reporting
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  • Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and assist in maintaining comprehensive records and contractual documentation
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You'll Need

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  • Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business, Commercial Law, Engineering or a related discipline
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  • 3+ years experience in contract administration, commercial support or a related role
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  • Strong written communication skills and professional letter-writing skills
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  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
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  • Exposure to financial modelling, cost monitoring, or project variation claims
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  • Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
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Why Join Us?

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  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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  • Professional development and training opportunities.
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  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
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  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
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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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

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