Contracting Manager

About the role

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of its client for an experienced Contracting Manager within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's most significant long-term capability program. Working in a Commercial function, the role leads end-to-end procurement and contracting, including planning, tendering, contract establishment and contract management, while providing oversight and assurance that outcomes are compliant, defensible and value for money.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement and contracting activities from strategy through to execution
• Provide high-quality commercial advice aligned to legislation, policy and best practice
• Support contract management activities such as performance, changes, deliverables and underperformance remediation
• Lead stakeholder engagement, negotiations and commercial evaluations
• Contribute to commercial governance, continuous improvement and capability uplift

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading complex procurements and commercial negotiations
• Strong understanding of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework (or similar)
• Leadership capability (team leadership and/or functional leadership)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance

The role is based in Adelaide, Canberra, Fishermans Bend or Rockingham, and is full-time. Applicants apply through Chandler Macleod with their CV and a brief cover note highlighting procurement and contracting achievements and their ability to obtain NV1.