- Manage CDRLs, registers & contract deliverables with accuracy and compliance
- Coordinate technical queries & high-volume correspondence across stakeholders.
- Drive document control, tracking & reporting in a dynamic Defence environment.
Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.
About the role
The Strategic Shipbuilding Agreements Branch (SSAB) within Defence is responsible for managing the overarching contractual and commercial frameworks that underpin major naval shipbuilding programs, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed cost, schedule, performance, and Commonwealth expectations.
Within this environment, the Project Administrator plays a critical enabling role, supporting the integrity and efficiency of these agreements through meticulous management of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), correspondence, and document workflows.
As a central coordination point across Defence, shipbuilders, OEMs, and vendors, the role ensures that technical queries, deliverables, and contractual communications are accurately tracked, processed, and actioned.
Eligibility: NV1 Clearance
Location: Perth
What will I be doing day to day?
- Manage and maintain Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), ensuring accuracy, currency, and timely processing of deliverables
- Administer and track CDRL registers and correspondence registers across multiple projects
- Coordinate and manage technical queries, ensuring appropriate routing, tracking, and resolution
- Manage multiple shared inboxes as a central communication point
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement across Defence, OEMs, contractors, and vendors
- Manage document control processes within Objective, ensuring high-quality, compliant record keeping
- Provide program and administrative support to project teams, ensuring adherence to deadlines and contractual requirements
What skills do I need?
- Demonstrated experience in project administration, contract support, or program coordination within Defence or a complex delivery environment
- Proven experience managing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), registers, or structured documentation systems
- Strong experience in correspondence management, including high-volume inbox and communication tracking
- Proficiency using Objective or similar electronic document and records management systems (EDRMS)
- High attention to detail
- ability to maintain accuracy across large volumes of data and documentation and ability to maintain accuracy across large volumes of data and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple registers and workflows simultaneously
What’s in it for me?
- Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working options such as remote working or WFH where possible
- Inclusion - Our employees should feel safe bringing their whole self to work, we offer a number of programs promoting inclusion
- Benefits and Rewards – Our benefits and rewards include additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program
Amentum: Trusted Partner in National Security
Amentum is a key service provider to the Australian Government, supporting critical national security and Defence capabilities across land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear, and digital domains. With over 880 professionals nationwide, we deliver complex infrastructure, logistics, and technical solutions with a strong focus on quality, safety, and innovation.
With 27+ years of experience and a presence in major cities and regions, we’re proud of our people—our greatest asset. Join us and be part of a high-performing team with exceptional benefits and career opportunities. Apply directly or reach out to Symmone Chapman, [email protected].