Your recent organisation

This high-profile Federal Government organisation delivers nationally significant programs and services supporting better outcomes for the Australian community. An opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Contract Manager to join a collaborative program delivery environment.

Your new role

Working under limited direction, you will provide expert contract management, procurement and compliance advice across the organisation. You will manage complex contractual matters, strengthen contract governance and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic business outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Monitoring contract performance and proactively managing risks, issues, savings opportunities and efficiencies
- Providing specialist advice on contract management, governance and compliance
- Developing and improving contract management plans, documentation and standard operating procedures
- Preparing contract variation proposals, commercial analysis and associated board papers
- Managing contract variations, extensions and broader compliance requirements
- Supporting consistent contract management practices and continuous improvement
- Ensuring compliance with the PGPA Act, Commonwealth Procurement Rules and internal policies
- Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Providing guidance, training and knowledge transfer to team members





What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will bring:

- A minimum of three years' demonstrated contract management experience
- Experience managing contract performance, variations, extensions and compliance
- Sound knowledge of Commonwealth procurement frameworks, or the ability to acquire this knowledge quickly
- Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills
- Well-developed written communication skills, including executive briefs, reports and contract documentation
- Strong analytical capability and the ability to identify and manage commercial and contractual risk
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or a comparable procurement, purchasing or financial system
- Australian Government or broader public-sector experience will be highly regarded

Eligibility
You must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain:

- A national police check
- A baseline security clearance, with the capacity to obtain a higher-level clearance if required

What you'll get in return
You'll join a nationally focused organisation in a substantive APS6 contract management role with exposure to complex procurement, governance and program delivery activities.
The position can be based in Canberra, Sydney or Brisbane.

Janelle Kelly
Associate Director Procurement
T: (02) 6112 7670
E: [email protected]

📌 Contract Manager | Baseline Required (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra