Contract Administration Specialist
This pivotal role within our Operations Team optimizes contract formulation, management, and compliance.
* You will join a leading international IT solution company that genuinely cares and values its people.
* The position is full-time – Canberra-based.
We seek a highly skilled and motivated Contract Administration Specialist to join our team in Canberra. This key role involves providing legal advice, managing, and administering contracts.
If you join as our new Contract Administration Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring contract compliance as well as identifying and mitigating contractual and financial risks, and commercial and continuous improvement opportunities throughout the contract life-cycle.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all contractual obligations are met, managing changes and resolving disagreements.
* Identify risks and issues, proposing mitigation actions to the Project Manager.
* Provide interpretation and advice on customer procurement policies, regulations, and contract requirements to stakeholders.
* Offer internal guidance on contract obligations, requirements, policies, and procedures.
* Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and administration systems.
* Collaborate with Operations, Business Development, and Finance to manage program financial arrangements, including milestone payments, cashflow management, and escalation provisions.
* Manage contractual health and safety compliance, supply chain assurance, and acceptance activities.
* Contribute to bid and proposal activities, including preparing commercial elements and participating in management reviews.
The Skills and Experience We Are Looking For
We prefer applicants with tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, or Law, and experience in contract management, supply chain, or procurement in contract and supplier management activities. Additionally, you must have the ability to engage, influence, and build strong working relationships to achieve common goals and project objectives, as well as expertise in stakeholder, and risk/opportunity management.
We also expect that you have strong organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to work productively in team and autonomous environments.
If you have knowledge of ASDEFCON procurement and contract methodology it is desirable.
Baseline Security Clearance
To work within our Defence business unit you must hold (or be able to obtain) and maintain a Defence Baseline security clearance. Please check your eligibility and read further on the clearance process at [insert link].
About Us
We believe in building mutually beneficial long-term relationships both with our clients and employees. Benefits include:
* Attractive remuneration.
* Modern office.
* Generous training and development including access to education assistance.
* Monthly health insurance allowance.
* Life and income protection insurance (capped).
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
* Two weeks paid Defence Reservist leave.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo background checks, including qualifications and police checks.
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for contract management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and CV outlining your qualifications and experience by pressing 'Apply Now'.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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