Senior Contract Manager

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 66 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A government agency is seeking a Senior Contract Manager in Adelaide. This leadership position involves managing complex service contracts to support vulnerable children, driving improvements, and building strong partnerships. Ideal candidates will have extensive contract management experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave and fitness programs.

Leistungen

Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities

Paid parental and partner leave

Employee Assistance Program

Free annual flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Qualifikationen

• Confident and experienced leader with a strong background in contract management within complex environments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical problem solving.

Aufgaben

• Lead and negotiate complex contracts with external service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on contract performance and risk.
• Coordinate contract reform initiatives that enhance accountability and service quality.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Contract Management

Jobbeschreibung

Role Status: Full-time ongoing vacancy available

Remuneration: $108,109 - $116,864

Role Details:

The Department for Child Protection has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager to join our Commissioning, Procurement and Contracts Directorate in Adelaide. This key leadership role plays a vital part in managing complex service contracts that deliver essential support for children and young people under DCP's care. You will lead contract reform, build strong partnerships with providers, and influence the quality and performance of services across South Australia, making a tangible difference where it matters most.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and negotiate complex contracts with external service providers and internal stakeholders
• Provide expert advice to senior management on contract performance and risk
• Coordinate contract reform initiatives that enhance accountability and service quality
• Build and maintain strong relationships with providers to achieve positive outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of best practice contract management systems

Qualifications:

• Confident and experienced leader with a strong background in contract management within complex environments
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of SA Government procurement frameworks and contract governance
• Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical problem solving, navigate sensitive issues, manage performance, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and the community sector

About the Business:

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

What we offer:

• Leave loading and salary packaging opportunities.
• Paid parental and partner leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling for you and your family).
• Free annual flu vaccination for staff.
• Fitness Passport (a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to DCP staff and their families).

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

Applications Close: 8 December 2025 11:00 PM

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.