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Canberra, Australia Systematic Full time

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Contract Manager

- This is a pivotal role within our Operations Team optimising contract formulation, management, and compliance
- You will join a leading international IT solution company that genuinely cares and values its people.
- The position is full-time – Canberra-based.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract Manager to join our team in Canberra. Reporting to our Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and administering contracts.

If you join as our new Contract Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring contract compliance as well as identifying and mitigating contractual and financial risks, and commercial and continuous improvement opportunities, throughout the contract life-cycle.

Your key Responsibilities

- Ensure all contractual obligations are met, managing changes and resolving disagreements.
- Identify risks and issues, proposing mitigation actions to the Project Manager.
- Provide interpretation and advice on customer procurement policies, regulations, and contract requirements to stakeholders.
- Offer internal guidance on contract obligations, requirements, policies and procedures.
- Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and administration systems.
- Collaborate with Operations, Business Development, and Finance to manage program financial arrangements, including milestone payments, cashflow management, and escalation provisions.
- Manage contractual health and safety compliance, supply chain assurance, and acceptance activities.
- Contribute to bid and proposal activities, including preparing commercial elements and participating in management reviews.

The skills and experience we are looking for

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or Law.

Experience in contract management, supply chain, or procurement in contract and supplier management activities.

Ability to engage, influence, and build strong working relationships to achieve common goals and project objectives.

Expertise in stakeholder- and risk/opportunity management.

Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to work productively in team and autonomous environments.

Knowledge of ASDEFCON procurement and contract methodology (desirable).

Baseline Security Clearance

To work within our Defence business unit you must hold (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Defence Baseline security clearance. Please check your eligibility and read further on the clearance process at https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances .

About Systematic
Systematic is a fast-growing international software company with more than 1200 employees across 15 offices in 13 countries.We develop and support software solutions making it simpler for the users to make critical decisions. Our goal is simple: To improve the world with exceptional software.

Our Defence business delivers C4I software and military interoperability solutions to militaries worldwide, helping users in more than 50 countries make decisions in critical situations. People matter to us.

Systematic offers

We believe in building mutually beneficial long-term relationships both with our clients and employees. Benefits include:

- Attractive remuneration.
- Modern office
- Generous training and development including access to education assistance.
- Monthly health insurance allowance.
- Life and income protection insurance (capped).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Two weeks paid Defence Reservist leave.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks, including qualifications and police checks.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contract management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the success of our projects and initiatives.

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your qualifications and experience by pressing "Apply Now".

We look forward to receiving your application

Since we wrote our first line of code in 1985, privately owned Systematic A/S has grown to an internationalsoftware house with more than 1.200 employees representing 27 different nationalities working at offices in 11countries and with customers all over the world. Our goal is simple: To improve the world with exceptional software. We deliver software and system solutions for customers within the public sector, the health sector, the defence sector, the police, the financial sector and the service sector, and we have more than one million users worldwide. We work on a foundationof trust, where we have freedom and responsibility to make decisions in our daily lives. We are dedicated to making a difference, and dare to challenge technology, each other and ourselves. As a new employee at Systematic, you will be welcomed by helpful colleagues, and you can look forward to both a mentor scheme and all the support you need. Together, we can develop and fulfil your potential and make Systematic even better.

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