Contract Administrator

Cenitex; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenitex is seeking a dedicated Contract Administrator to support delivery of ICT services to government, ensuring well‑managed, compliant contracts delivering value. You will own contract lifecycle activities, keep audit‑ready records and drive performance across a diverse supplier base.

You will collaborate with procurement, project teams, service owners and suppliers to ensure proper contract execution, early risk identification, and that obligations are met, strengthening Cenitex’s commercial

Qualifications

• Experience with ICT or commercial contracts.
• Ability to interpret, review, and administer contracts.
• Strong attention to detail and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contract variations, extensions, renewals and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate contract registers, records and reporting tools for governance and audits.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes, guidelines and systems.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies and suppliers to enable consistent contract outcomes.

Skills

Contract administration experience

ICT/contract knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Contract Administrator| VPS Grade 4.1| Ongoing role

• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time
• Location: Melbourne CBD, within walking distance of Parliament Station
• Flexible and hybrid working options available

About the role

Cenitex is looking for a dedicated Contract Administrator to support the delivery of high‑quality ICT services across government by ensuring our commercial arrangements are well‑managed, compliant, and delivering value. In this role,you’lltake ownership of contract lifecycle activities,maintainaccurateand audit‑ready records, and help drive consistent contract performance across a diverse supplier base.

You’llwork closely with procurement specialists, project teams, service owners, and suppliers to ensure contracts are executed properly, risks areidentifiedearly, and obligations are met. This role is central tomaintainingstrong commercial governance, supporting informed decision‑making, and improving the way Cenitex manages its contracts and vendor relationships.

What you will be working on:

• Preparingcontract variations, extensions, renewals, and documentation to ensure compliance with Cenitex requirements and procurement policies.
• Maintainingaccuratecontract registers, records, and reporting tools, ensuring reliable information for governance and audits.
• Supporting continuous improvement of contract management processes, guidelines, and systems, andassistingwith sourcing activities when needed.
• Initiating and sustaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to enable consistent contract outcomes.

Let’s talk about you!

You are someone with:

• Strong contractadministrationexperience, with the ability to interpret, review, and administer ICT or commercial contracts.
• Highproficiencywith contract management systems and processes, supported by strong attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• Stronganalytical and problem‑solving skills, able toidentifyissues, assess risks, and provide commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, confidently engaging with suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders.

Why work for Cenitex

Cenitex supportsa modern,agileand productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues.

Our People promise is that we treat our employees as people, not workers. We provide an exceptional life experience, and we focus on the feelings, not just the features that match employee needs. We do this by providing deeper connections, having a shared purpose, an inclusive environment, providing interesting work and allowing flexibility.

Culture and Benefits

Cenitex provides employees with essential support through all that life presents and want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage and support professional development and offer a flexible working environment with a focus on employee work-life balance. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

• Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best
• Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility
• Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers
• Automatic salary increases
• Centrally located - state-of-the-art offices and end of trip facilities in the heart of CBD
• Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage females to apply to the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Cenitex is proud of its diverse group of employeeswith a unique mix of skills and talent. We believediversity andinclusion enhances our workforce capability andcultureindeliveringoutstandingtechnologyservicesand solutions for our customers. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

For any further questions or support contact **************@cenitex.vic.gov.au