Contract Manager & Marine Aviation Officer I Canberra

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Defence & Security

Bureau Veritas’ Defence and Security business is designed to offer flexibility in service delivery, enabling operations from our offices, client locations, or remote settings as required. We bring together the best industry and project management professionals in a team structure tailored to Defence and suited to delivering multiple projects across the country.

The role

The Contract Manager position within the Aviation and Aerospace Section of the CMSB provides ISS, logistics and medical services for vessels and aviation services all delivered through various contracts. The work includes managing complex contracts, managing fleet ISS arrangements for vessels, and providing a range of briefings given the high-profile nature of the services.

Responsibilities

• ABF obtains value for money through satisfactory contractor performance, including the achievement of contract milestones.
• Relationships between internal and external stakeholders are managed effectively.
• Both parties meet their contractual obligations, and the desired outcomes are achieved.
• ABF only pays for services and products specified in the contract.
• Provide advice, reports, plans, and high-quality written briefs to the Executive on business, contractual, and financial aspects of the contracts.
• Manage contracts and deliver all aspects of sound contract management practice.
• Support budget development, financial management and forecasts.
• Lead a small team to deliver high quality outputs within specified timeframes.

About You

• Possess or able to obtain and maintain an NV1 security clearance and Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Qualifications and/or substantial experience in complex, HRHV contract management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder negotiation.
• Marine and/or marine contract management, and/or aviation contract managed experience, is highly desired but not essential.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.