We are seeking a motivated Senior Contracts Officer who will contribute to the delivery of effective, efficient and transparent end-to-end grants management to the early childhood sector to ensure that service delivery responds to the needs of families and their children aged from birth to 8 years.

About The Team The Applications and Contract Execution team in the Early Childhood, Regulation and Communication Division plays a pivotal role in shaping funding and service delivery outcomes that make a real difference. This team is at the centre of key grant and contract processes, including managing Kindergarten Program Provider applications and supporting the establishment of new funding arrangements, including the drafting and executing of new contracts. The team also leads negotiations on contract inclusions, provides expert advice on contract terms and works closely with contract management colleagues to manage renewals, variations, terminations and non-compliance matters.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative workplace where sound judgement, attention to detail and stakeholder engagement are highly valued. If you are motivated by meaningful work, enjoy navigating complexity and want to contribute to high-quality contractual and funding outcomes, this team offers a rewarding and impactful career opportunity.

Responsibilities Include

- Support the management of a suite of programs, including management of funding rounds and contracts, to ensure the strategic aims and objectives of the Government are achieved.




- Develop and maintain effective linkages with regional staff and other work areas to ensure policies and programs are consistent with departmental objectives and that programs and services are delivered effectively.
- Prepare and coordinate briefs, correspondence and reports consistent with departmental guidelines.
- Deliver high quality advice and services relating to contract negotiation, formation, management and administration activities.
- Advise and guide staff across the division on State and departmental contracting policies and practices, internal processes and templates used to deliver contracting services to clients.

About You You will have strong grants and contract management capabilities and experience, high level conceptual and analytical skills to identify and resolve complex grant and contract management issues, and high level written and verbal communication skills. Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Contact Name: Erin KUHL, Manager (07) 3034 4502

Closing Date: Thursday, 08 October 2026

Occupational group Education & Training

📌 Senior Contracts Officer - Early Childhood Programs and Funding (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane