Contract Administration Lead — Conservation & Compliance

Australian Wildlife Conservancy; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Contract Administrator to coordinate and support contract management, ensuring compliance with templates, approvals and record-keeping. You will identify risks early and guide staff through contracting requirements while maintaining governance across activities.

The role focuses on practical contract administration across intake, review, negotiation, execution, records, performance monitoring and renewals, with a strong emphasis on clear communication

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management processes and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract lifecycle management across intake, review, negotiation, execution and renewal.
• Identify contractual, process and compliance risks and escalate as needed.
• Explain policy requirements clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Organise records, ensure delegated authority governance and consistent contracting practices.
• Coordinate input across teams and guide staff through contracting requirements.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel; maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Contract management

Education

Relevant qualification in contract management, procurement, project management, business

Job description

Australian Wildlife Conservancy is seeking a Contract Administrator to coordinate and support contract management, ensuring compliance with templates, approvals and record-keeping. You will identify risks early and guide staff through contracting requirements while maintaining governance across activities.

The role focuses on practical contract administration across intake, review, negotiation, execution, records, performance monitoring and renewals, with a strong emphasis on clear communication