Contract: 12 Month
Start Date: Jan 2026
Client: Government
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator / Senior Contracts Officer to manage and optimise high-value contracts within a complex public sector environment. This role is responsible for overseeing established contracts, ensuring information integrity, managing variations, monitoring supplier performance, and delivering outcomes aligned with stakeholder expectations and government directions.
You will provide expert contract management advice, proactively manage risk, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality contract administration services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive Contract Management Plans in line with sourcing documents, established contracts and approved procedures
- Manage end-to-end contract administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance and integrity of contract information
- Monitor supplier performance, address non-performance issues and drive continuous improvement
- Provide expert advice on contract conditions, variations and administration to procurement professionals and stakeholders
- Proactively identify and manage commercial, contractual, operational, financial and supply chain risks
- Establish and maintain effective stakeholder and supplier relationships to maximise contract value and resolve issues
- Lead, mentor and develop contract administration staff to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Manage and negotiate contract variations and contribute to dispute resolution where required
Essential Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration and contract management, ideally within the public sector
- Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, contract governance and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage supplier performance, variations and disputes
- Experience identifying and mitigating commercial and procurement risks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
- Experience leading or supervising staff is highly desirable
