Subcontracts Specialist

Contract: 6-month initial contract with strong intention to convert to permanent.

About the Role

We’re seeking a hands‑on Subcontracts Specialist to join a dynamic team in Brisbane's northside. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and is looking for a role that offers exposure to directs and Defence contracting.

You’ll manage end-to-end subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with ITAR controls and Defence requirements, while supporting supplier performance and operational needs. The role is tactical and detail‑oriented – not about processing thousands of lines, but about making sure suppliers deliver and contracts are watertight.

Senior‑level candidates are also encouraged to apply, especially if you can mentor and coach team members and bring strategic insight alongside operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Apply established subcontracting practices, techniques, standards, and principles to manage subcontracts for assigned projects

- Execute end‑to‑end subcontract administration, including pre‑ and post‑award activities

- Support negotiation and supplier engagement under general direction

- Provide contractual guidance to project teams and participate in determining assignment objectives

- Escalate higher‑risk or novel issues to senior staff for resolution

- Monitor subcontractor performance and initiate remedies in line with policy

What We’re Looking For

- Strong commercial understanding and ability to read and interpret contracts

- Practical experience in subcontract administration (Defence experience highly regarded)

- Resilient, proactive, and driven – someone who thrives in a reactive role

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Ability to work independently and manage complexity

- Senior candidates: mentoring and capability‑building experience

Why Join?

- Opportunity to convert to permanent and grow with the business

- Exposure to Defence and direct procurement

- Flexible work arrangements after onboarding

- Supportive team culture in a dog-friendly office

Apply now

and bring your expertise to a role where the right fit matters most.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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