Senior Contracts Management Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland

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Job ID BOE-1925665 Date posted 05/21/2026 Location Brisbane, Queensland Company

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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:	Brisbane
Category:	Finance
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1925665
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The opportunity

Want to work on exciting, complex and strategic contracts in a sector that has a real-world impact and with a company that actually values work life balance? If the answer is yes, read on.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to support our P-8 programs, and more, in Australia and beyond.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a:

experienced contracts professional
“can-do” self-starter with experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders
proven record of delivering commercial outcomes for their customers
experience supporting program delivery and proposals in complex industries

With responsibility for leading a team delivering contractual outcomes across multiple programs, in addition to direct program and customer engagement, the role requires technical and leadership responsibilities and will play a key role in supporting BDA's growth.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders on contract and commercial matters.
Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to achieve BDA's strategic goals.
Support and mentor more junior contracts colleagues.
Exercise appropriate signature authority in negotiating and executing contractual instruments on behalf of the company.
Provide strategic advice and support to program teams on contractual and commercial issues.
Lead contract negotiations to achieve the BDA's desired commercial outcomes.
Contribute to the strategic direction of BDA's contracts team, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

Formal qualifications in a related discipline (Law, Accounting or Business Management)
Strong planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop contracting specialists
Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills

Strong commercial acumen
Excellent drafting skills
Demonstrated negotiation skills

Desirable

Australian Defence industry experience
Knowledge of and experience working with the Australian Standard Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) Suite of Templates

Demonstrated experience in formulating innovative contractual strategies

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) 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 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

Working at Boeing Defence Australia

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including hybrid work, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work. We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and employee awards.

Other benefits

Work on cutting edge projects
Attractive remuneration and annual bonus
Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation's Cultural Leave
Salary packaging options available
Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
Join social and community groups
We explore opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements

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

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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.

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