Contract & Sourcing Team Leader

Drive supplier performance, strategic sourcing and contract excellence across one of Australia's most critical infrastructure environments.

Permanent Full-Time
Brisbane or Melbourne

Summary

Lead a national portfolio of facilities, fleet and maintenance contracts while developing sourcing strategies that deliver operational value, stronger supplier partnerships and continuous improvement across Airservices.

About Airservices Australia

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of Australian airspace and aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports.

Every year we manage millions of aircraft movements and support the safe movement of passengers throughout Australia and across 11 per cent of the world's airspace. We are committed to delivering safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible aviation services while continuing to innovate and improve the way we operate.

The Role & The Team

Reporting to the Built Environment Integration & Delivery Lead, the Contract & Sourcing Team Leader will provide strategic leadership across facilities management, fleet operations, procurement and contract governance activities within Facilities & Property.

You will lead a team of contract managers responsible for managing nationally significant supplier relationships and service delivery contracts. The portfolio includes facilities services, preventative and reactive maintenance programs, fleet operations, minor works projects and specialist service providers supporting Airservices facilities across Australia.

This role is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies, driving supplier performance, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders, operational stakeholders and external suppliers, you will influence strategic decisions and help shape the future delivery model of Facilities & Property services across Airservices.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description: Contract Sourcing Team Leader_.pdf]

The Person

You are a strategic procurement and contract management professional with experience leading complex supplier environments and building high-performing teams. You bring strong commercial judgement, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

The successful applicant will have:

• Extensive experience in facilities management, procurement, sourcing or contract management environments.
• Proven success managing complex supplier and contractor relationships across large, multi-site operations.
• Strong commercial, financial and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience establishing governance frameworks and driving contract compliance.
• Strong understanding of facilities management, maintenance and asset-related service delivery.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Relevant qualifications or training in Procurement, Contract Management or a related discipline.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible function that directly supports Airservices' operational capability across Australia. You'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders, influence strategic sourcing decisions and help deliver services that support critical national infrastructure.

Diversity & Inclusion

Airservices is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people of all genders and identities.

Security Requirements

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and be willing to undertake the required pre-employment and background screening processes.

How to Apply

Should you require any further information please contact Abigail Barnes abigail.barnes@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before applications close 11:55pm AEST Sunday 26th October 2026.