Facilities Contract Manager

At BAE Systems Australia

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We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

Based at our Edinburgh, SA Offices, this exciting, newly created role as the Facilities Contract Manager you will lead into service, the transition to an outsourced Facilities Management model. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all contract delivery and performance matters, related to facility maintenance, operations, and services. This role ensures that all facility-related contracts comply with company policies, legal regulations, and service-level agreements while maintaining compliance, cost efficiency and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and service level agreements are met.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of vendor performance, identify areas for improvement and resolve issues to ensure operational excellence.
• Managing relationships with the prime service delivery contractors and other vendors.
• Control Account Management for planned and corrective maintenance on the Radar Site and Battlefield Surveillance Centre facilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place for facility services.
• Analyse contract costs and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for facility vendors, issue resolution and performance reviews.

About YOU

• Australian Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (essential).
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word and Excel.
• Proven experience in contract management within facilities or operations management.
• Experience working in large-scale or multi-site facility operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise with vendors, internal teams, and executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of compliance standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices, and sustainable management practices.

We believe in hiring for potential, we understand that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au