Contracts Specialist

About the role

Insitu Pacific, a Boeing subsidiary delivering uncrewed aerial system (UAS) services to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, is hiring a Contracts Specialist in Brisbane. The role assists the Director Contracts, Logistics and Supply in administering, managing and maintaining contracts in line with company policy, advises management and staff on contractual matters and helps manage contractual and commercial business risk.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, interpret and execute contract instruments that protect Insitu Pacific's position.
• Prepare surveys, quotes and proposals for assigned contracts and customers.
• Develop, coordinate and negotiate amendments, variations and contract change proposals.
• Check that proposed commitments match the intended outcomes and are acceptable on scope, schedule, pricing, payment, legal obligations, risk and export/import compliance.
• Administer contracts with proper control and compliance, escalating issues as needed.
• Support training of personnel on contractual matters and maintain pro-forma documents and their configuration control.
• Advise on liabilities, indemnities and insurance, and support staff on existing contracts.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in law or a business-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years in contract/subcontract management and administration.
• Knowledge of Australian Defence contracting policies and the ASDEFCON suite.
• Familiarity with US export controls, including FAR and DFARS.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain an NV1-level Defence security clearance; foreign work authorisation may be required.
• Desirable: experience in aerospace or defence.

Required skills

• Negotiation within defined frameworks and risk assessment of contract terms.
• Contract management software and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, prioritisation and teamwork.

What we offer

• Work on strategically important defence programs and help build sovereign capability in Australia.
• Professional development, mentoring and career growth within Boeing.
• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.