Contracts Specialist

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- Location:

- Adelaide
- Category:

- Finance
- Position Type:

- Permanent
- Job Reference:

- BOE/1654534A
- 5A.86.5CC_Lvl_2_Contracts_Specialist.pdf (PDF, 136KB)
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**About Us**

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

**The Opportunity**

We are seeking a talented **Contracts Specialist** to support our Programs in **Adelaide**. You will be responsible for supporting various contracting activities, including tasks such as developing and negotiating timely and quality proposals leading to the contract administration/execution of these transactions. You will frequently deal with key stakeholders within the business, advising and guiding them in contractual interpretations and negotiations. You will also deal directly with customers and their Contracts, Commercial and legal advisors.

**Responsibilities**:

- Exercises appropriate signature authority in negotiating and contracting for the sale and support of aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies.
- Supports presentation of business solutions to preserve and expand the business. As a member of a team representing the company supports external negotiations to a diverse set of customers.
- Authority to prepare, negotiate, execute, interpret and administer legally binding contractual agreements for The Boeing Company.
- Coordinates with other internal functional disciplines. Summarizes contractual issues, supports development of creative solutions and coordination of contractual risk mitigation.

**Experience/Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Law, Accounting or Business Management). Formal qualification in Law is highly desirable
- At least 3 years' experience in a Contracts Specialist role
- Excellent drafting skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Previous demonstrated experience with Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) suit of templates is highly desirable
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

**Culture**

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working options
- Study assistance
- Salary packaging
- Employee Incentive Program
- Global opportunities

**How to apply**

Find out more about Boeing Defence Australia here.

Boeing has implemented a new COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in Australia that requires all new Boeing Australia hires to show proof of being fully vaccinated from COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. This role is categorised as Group 1 under the Boeing Australia COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Controls Policy.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.