Senior Manager - Subcontracts

• Lead high-impact Defence projects in a globally recognised organisation.
• Shape strategic commercial decisions that drive innovation and success.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and industry-leading Defence capabilities.

About the Role

Babcock is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Manager – Subcontracts to join our Defence High Frequency Communications System Contract (DHFCS). This is your chance to play a pivotal role in advancing Australia’s Defence High Frequency Communications capability across multiple sites.

This leadership role will see you providing high-level expertise in commercial strategy, procurement, subcontracting, and bid support.  You will drive the preparation and execution of tender and contractual strategies, manage subcontract agreements, and oversee commercial aspects of bids, tenders, and procurement operations.

Beyond the technical responsibilities, this role offers an opportunity to lead, mentor, and collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring optimal integration between delivery, financial models, and contractual frameworks. You will be instrumental in shaping commercial decisions, negotiating complex agreements, and contributing to Babcock’s continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a forward-thinking, globally connected organisation and take the lead in defining best-practice solutions that support Australia’s defence industry. If you're ready to step into a high-impact role with strategic influence, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Degree/Bachelor/Master’s in Business, Commence, Law or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial, contracts, subcontracts, procurement, supply-chain engagement and business management.
• Relevant experience in Defence or other high-risk industries.
• Experience of engaging with national and international customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of managing trade controls compliance including importing and exporting.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Requisition ID - 64956