Job Description
About the Role
As demand grows across our Defence High Frequency Communications contract, Babcock is looking for an experienced Subcontracts Specialist to join our team at the cutting-edge of military communications technology. This role plays a key part in delivering the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS) under the Commonwealth’s JP9101 Program.
This role will work closely with the Subcontracts Manager to deliver high‑quality commercial, contract and subcontract outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys owning the detail — from subcontract formation through to delivery, performance and close‑out.
In this role, you’ll support the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring our subcontract arrangements are aligned to the Prime Contract, commercially sound, and compliant with Defence and Babcock standards. You’ll work directly with key subcontractors, internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to manage performance, resolve issues, drive Contract Status Reporting, and ensure obligations and risks are well controlled.
You’ll also contribute to developing commercial frameworks, probity processes, evaluation models and subcontract documentation that set the program up for long‑term success. Your expertise in contract management, dispute resolution, claims, and performance oversight will help shape a culture of continuous improvement across the program.
If you’re looking to make an impact on a nationally significant Defence capability, and want to work with a high‑performing commercial team, this is an opportunity to step into meaningful, career‑defining work.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Law or similar.
- Relevant experience in contracts, subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, finance or program management, preferably in a Defence context and/ or large corporate environment.
- Experience of engaging with national and international customers and suppliers.
- Strong experience in contract management, project management, mobilising new projects and negotiation with proven track record of successful management of suppliers and maximising cost savings.
- Commercial Defence or government experience (desirable).