Description
Location: Brisbane, Australia, with flexible hybrid working arrangements
Open to those with full work rights for Australia
Abt Australia are seeking to engage a
Contracts Administrator who can
provide technical expertise to support the Director – Contracts & Digital and Contracts Manager in the management of
Abt Australia's enterprise contracting
activity.
The position will develop and maintain trusted relationships and high customer service standards with all key internal and external
stakeholders.
Specific Duties
Contracts:
Support the Director – Contracts & Digital and Contracts Manager in the development,
implementation
and
continual
improvement
of
a pragmatic and innovative
framework for contracting activity in close consultation with program and corporate stakeholders, including the corporate policies, processes, templates, systems, and data analytics supporting client, consultant, subcontract, grant, supplier and property contracting and
procurement.
Support the Director – Contracts & Digital and Contracts Manager in corporate entity management.
Provide technical advice and undertake contracting and procurement activity in respect of complex and high value contracts, including reviewing and approving (in line with delegated
authority)
consultant,
subcontract,
grant,
supplier, property and other contracts.
Develop
and
maintain
expertise
in
and
current
awareness
of changes
to
the
laws
and
client
procurement
rules
relevant
to Abt Australia's contracting activity.
Support
Abt
Australia's Business
Growth
teams in the contracting aspects of new business opportunities being
pursued.
Support Abt Australia and Abt Britain's Program Delivery and in-country
Program
teams
in
relation
to
the
contracting
aspects of Program mobilisations, operations and demobilisations as
needed.
Entity Management:
Coordinate director/shareholder approvals, statutory filings and registrations, with a focus on international branches and subsidiaries.
Support establishment, maintenance and closure of entities, branches and registrations across operating jurisdictions.
Maintain company records and corporate information.
Legal (if candidate is legally qualified, but not required):
Support the provision of practical, accurate and timely legal advice,



training and other legal support to the company and its subsidiaries
on
a
broad
range
of
legal
issues
as
required,
under the direction and supervision of the Head of Legal and the Senior Legal Counsel.
General:
Other
reasonable
duties
as
required.
Key Requirements
To be successful, the ideal candidate will share our values, be approachable, professional, agile and
self-motivated with
a high degree of
professional
ethics,
integrity
and
commercial
judgement.
They
will
also
have:
Minimum
3
years'
prior
relevant
work
experience;
Experience
in
government
contracting
and
procurement;
Experience
in
the
international
development
sector;
Degree
in
law
in
Australia;
Demonstrated
ability
to
build
strong
stakeholder
relationships in cross-cultural environments;
Good
written
and
verbal
communication
skills;
Positive
problem
solving
and
attention
to
detail
skills;
Demonstrated
ability
to
work
both
autonomously
and
in
a
small, dynamic team environment; and
Demonstrated
ability
to
work
concurrently
on
multiple
complex tasks and to respond to changing priorities.
Core Competencies
Delivers
results;
Builds
internal
and
external
customer
satisfaction
and
loyalty;
Develops
people;
Communicates;
Sets
vision
and
direction;
Demonstrates
sound
financial
and
business-related
practices;
Builds
teams
and
cooperation;
Promotes
technical
excellence
and
quality;
Promotes
diversity;
and
Acts
as
a
role
model.
Don't meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people with sexual diversity or disability, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement for a position.
At Abt Associates we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace,



so if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every role requirement, we encourage you to apply in any case.
You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles across our programs.
How to Apply
Applications close at
11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 4 October ****.
Please apply online through Abt Careers addressing the Key Requirements in your cover letter, and submit your application online, along with your CV as a single document.
Applications must be submitted personally by individuals only.
Applications submitted by a company or organisation will not be accepted.
About Abt
Abt Global Australia (Abt) is a mission-driven company working in partnership with governments and communities to help create a more equitable, prosperous and sustainable future for people worldwide.
Drawing on 60 years' experience, Abt designs, tests and applies evidence-based approaches to development challenges – from design to implementation and technical assistance through to evaluation.
Abt has expertise in governance, economic growth, health, education, gender equality, disability and social inclusion, climate and environment, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and infrastructure.
Abt manages complex development programs on behalf of clients including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Asia Development Bank, and various Australian state governments.
These programs are based in over 15 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Commitment to Equity
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us.
Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.
#LI-AUSBRIT
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.
Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

📌 Contracts Administrator (Brisbane)
🏢 ABT Global
📍 Brisbane