Contract Manager DMSS-Defence - Corporate

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• Flexible work arrangements and travel opportunities


• Career development across global government contracts


• Supportive leadership and collaborative teams


• Employee networks that celebrate diversity and inclusion


• Access to wellbeing and safety support programs


• Long-term, secure government-backed projects

Make an impact at Serco

As a Contract Manager within our Defence team, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality services that support critical government operations. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, customers, and internal teams to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of the Defence Marine Support Services (DMSS)  contract. This role blends operational delivery with strategic thinking, allowing you to influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement. Based in Sydney, you’ll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

As a Contract Manager (DMSS) in the Defence team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Managing day-to-day contract delivery to meet performance and profit targets


• Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders


• Ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards


• Overseeing reporting, documentation, and contract administration


• Supporting team alignment, engagement, and workforce coordination


• Identifying risks and implementing practical mitigation strategies

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in contract management, Maritime, Defence, or related environments


• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging diverse stakeholders


• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting


• Understanding of governance, risk, and financial management principles


• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset


• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Be able to achieve and maintain a defence security clearance of Baseline or higher

Please note:

• This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.


• You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain Defence Security Clearance - AGSVA Baseline Clearance

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.