Contract Administrator

Coliban Water; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly accrued day off

Time off over Christmas

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Carer leave

Workplace study leave

Job summary

Coliban Water invites applications for a Contract Administrator to monitor and manage the performance and compliance of key outsourced contracts. You will analyse performance data, identify non‑compliance, and provide recommendations to improve contract outcomes.

The role requires a relevant qualification and proven contract administration experience. You will prepare reports for senior management, support decision‑making, and ensure obligations and deadlines are met, in a collaborative team

Qualifications

• A diploma or tertiary qualification in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, process improvement, and contract management practices.
• Excellent record‑keeping, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contract performance and compliance against agreed requirements and KPIs.
• Review and verify contractor performance reports, payment claims, and data submissions.
• Identify contract breaches, risks, or underperformance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deadlines, and conditions are met.
• Analyse financial, operational, and performance data to support decision‑making.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or tertiary qualification in business administration/finance

Job description

Coliban Water is seeking a Contract Administrator to monitor and manage the performance and compliance of key outsourced contracts. The role focuses on ensuring contractors meet contractual obligations, analysing performance data, identifying non‑compliance, and providing recommendations to improve contract outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor contract performance and compliance against agreed requirements and KPIs.
• Review and verify contractor performance reports, payment claims, and data submissions.
• Identify contract breaches, risks, or underperformance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and provide evidence-based recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure contractual obligations, deadlines, and conditions are met.
• Analyse financial, operational, and performance data to support decision‑making.

About you:

• A diploma or tertiary qualification in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, process improvement, and contract management practices.
• Excellent record‑keeping, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 4 $93,548-$112,895 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fixed term position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on 0487 111 *** or via email at ***************@coliban.com.au

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre‑Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities.

If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.