Tender & Contract Manager
Defence | Aerospace | Advanced Manufacturing
Ararat, Victoria | Permanent Full-Time
Take ownership of complex tenders, commercial contracts and strategic opportunities across Defence, Aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
AME Systems is seeking an experiencedTender & Contract Managerto lead our tendering and contract management activities and support the continued growth of our business.
Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is a commercially focused role responsible for managing opportunities fromRFQ/RFP and tender submission through contract negotiation, award and ongoing contract governance.
You'll work across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Quality and Sales, becoming a key link between our customers and internal teams.
What you'll be doing
Lead end-to-endRFQs, RFTs, RFPs, EOIs and tender submissions, ensuring responses are compelling, compliant and delivered on time.
Review and negotiatecommercial contracts, terms and conditions, identifying contractual, pricing, schedule and delivery risks.
Manage contract amendments, variations, extensions and change requests throughout the contract lifecycle.
Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Quality and other business functions.
Supportpricing models, cost breakdowns, customer re-costs, NRE recovery and variation recovery.
Ensure tender and contract activities align with relevant Defence and Aerospace requirements, includingAS****, ISO ****, ISO *****, DISP, ITAR and EAR.
Improve tender and contract processes, templates, proposal libraries and reporting to strengthen efficiency and tender success.
Manage and supportSales Customer Leads, driving accountability, priorities and continuous improvement.
Contribute to AME's broadercommercial and contracting strategy.
What we're looking for
You'll bring strong commercial judgement,



attention to detail and the confidence to manage complex contracts and competing stakeholder requirements.
Ideally, you'll have:
3+ years' experiencein tender, contract, commercial or business development roles within Defence, Aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure or another complex environment.
Proven experience leading complexRFQs, RFTs, RFPs, EOIs and tender submissions.
Experience reviewing, negotiating and administering contracts, ideally valued from$500K to $10M+.
Strong commercial and contractual risk management capability.
Knowledge of contract governance, commercial frameworks and contractual obligations.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, written communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience coordinating complex submissions across multiple technical and operational teams.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience withDefence procurement, ASDEFCON, Commonwealth contracting, Defence Primes, head agreements or flow-down requirementswill be highly regarded.
A tertiary qualification inBusiness, Law, Engineering or a related disciplineis desirable.
Why AME Systems?
This isn't simply a tender administration role.
You'll have the chance to influencecommercial decisions, manage significant contracts and shape how AME approaches tendering and contract governancewhile working across Defence, Aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
You'll join an established Australian manufacturer inArarat, regional Victoria, with genuine ownership of the tender and contract lifecycle and exposure to complex, high-value customer opportunities.
Eligibility
Due to the nature of our Defence and Aerospace work, applicants must be:
AnAustralian Citizen; and
Able to obtain and maintain an Australian GovernmentDefence Security Clearance.
Candidates who already holdBaseline or NV1 clearanceare particularly encouraged to apply.
Ready to turn complex opportunities into commercially successful contracts?
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📌 Tender & Contractor Manager (Ararat)
🏢 AME Systems
📍 Ararat