Job Description

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. n

AME Systems is seeking an experienced Tender & Contract Manager to lead our tendering and contract management activities and support the continued growth of our business.

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Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is a commercially focused role responsible for managing opportunities from RFQ/RFP and tender submission through contract negotiation, award and ongoing contract governance .

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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 n

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- Lead end-to-end RFQs, RFTs, RFPs, EOIs and tender submissions , ensuring responses are compelling, compliant and delivered on time.
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- Review and negotiate commercial contracts, terms and conditions , identifying contractual, pricing, schedule and delivery risks.
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- Manage contract amendments, variations, extensions and change requests throughout the contract lifecycle.
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- Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Quality and other business functions.
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- Support pricing models, cost breakdowns, customer re-costs, NRE recovery and variation recovery .
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- Ensure tender and contract activities align with relevant Defence and Aerospace requirements, including AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, DISP, ITAR and EAR .
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- Improve tender and contract processes, templates, proposal libraries and reporting to strengthen efficiency and tender success.
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- Manage and support Sales Customer Leads , driving accountability, priorities and continuous improvement.
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- Contribute to AME's broader commercial and contracting strategy .
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What we're looking for n

You’ll bring strong commercial judgement,



attention to detail and the confidence to manage complex contracts and competing stakeholder requirements.

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Ideally, you’ll have:

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- 3+ years' experience in tender, contract, commercial or business development roles within Defence, Aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure or another complex environment.
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- Proven experience leading complex RFQs, RFTs, RFPs, EOIs and tender submissions .
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- Experience reviewing, negotiating and administering contracts, ideally valued from $500K to $10M+ .
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- Strong commercial and contractual risk management capability.
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- Knowledge of contract governance, commercial frameworks and contractual obligations.
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- Excellent negotiation, analytical, written communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Experience coordinating complex submissions across multiple technical and operational teams.
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- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience with Defence procurement, ASDEFCON, Commonwealth contracting, Defence Primes, head agreements or flow-down requirements will be highly regarded.

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A tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

Why AME Systems? n

This isn't simply a tender administration role.

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You'll have the opportunity to influence commercial decisions, manage significant contracts and shape how AME approaches tendering and contract governance while working across Defence, Aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

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You'll join an established Australian manufacturer in Ararat, regional Victoria , with genuine ownership of the tender and contract lifecycle and exposure to complex, high-value customer opportunities.

Eligibility n

Due to the nature of our Defence and Aerospace work, applicants must be:

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- An Australian Citizen ; and
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- Able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Defence Security Clearance .
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Candidates who already hold Baseline or NV1 clearance are particularly encouraged to apply.

Ready to turn complex opportunities into commercially successful contracts? n

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📌 Tender & Contractor Manager (Ararat)
🏢 AME Systems
📍 Ararat