Contract Manager

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 106 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging and wellbeing

Résumé du poste

The Department of Treasury and Finance is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to negotiate and administer financial assistance contracts with government and private sector entities. You will assess financial viability, draft documentation and monitor contract performance to protect government interests.

Join a collaborative team in the SA public sector, contributing to strategic outcomes, risk management and transparent contract administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, including interpreting statements and assessing viability.
• Experience in administration and management of commercial contracts, including grants, loans or other financial assistance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Undertaking financial assessments of applicants for government assistance.
• Assisting in drafting and development of contractual documentation.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of businesses receiving government support.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders to progress contract matters.
• Assessing compliance with contractual obligations and seeking approvals as required.
• Identifying and managing risks and supporting restructuring of grantees/borrowers.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Contract management

Communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 863334
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Make a meaningful impact while growing yourcareer.

Join a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise incommercial analysis, contract management and stakeholder engagementwill help deliver important government initiatives that supportSouth Australia's businesses and economy. In this rewarding role,you'll build strong partnerships, contribute to strategic outcomesand be part of a workplace that values professional growth,innovation and teamwork.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for SouthAustralia
• A supportive team environment where people connect andcollaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life andcareer
• The opportunity to grow capability and build a long-termcareer
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

At the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF), we are buildinga world-class Treasury for South Australia – it’s about the peopleand the impact we create together.

We are South Australia’s lead agency for economic, digital andfinancial policy outcomes. Our work touches every corner of thestate, from enabling frontline services to driving digitaltransformation. And we do it all with one purpose: to make lifebetter for the people who call South Australia home.

About your branch

SAFA’s Advisory Services division provides a wide range ofadvisory services related to financial and contractual arrangementsbetween government and private entities, including industryassistance.

SAFA functions as the central financing authority, captiveinsurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleetoperations for the Government of South Australia. SAFA plays anintegral role in the overall management of the State Government'sfinances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and relevantexpertise in wholesale financial markets and insurance markets toprovide a range of treasury, insurance and vehicle fleet managementservices to public sector clients, set by its strategicdirection.

What you willdo

The Contract Manager is responsible for negotiating andadministering financial assistance contracts between the Governmentand private sector entities in a prudent, transparent and effectivemanner. This includes:

• Undertaking financial assessments of applicants forgovernment assistance, including analysing financial statementsand assessing financial position.
• Assisting in the drafting and development of contractualdocumentation.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of businessesreceiving government support.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders to progresscontract matters.
• Assessing compliance with contractual obligations,including milestone achievements, payment claims, and seekingapprovals through written communication to management and theTreasurer as required.
• Identifying and managing risks and supporting restructuringof businesses of grantees/borrowers or recovery actions toprotect government interests.

Remuneration: ASO6 ($105,747 – $111,854) + 12%Super

What you bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Experience in financial analysis, including analysing andinterpreting financial statements and assessing the financialperformance and position and ongoing viability ofbusinesses.
• Experience in the administration and management ofcommercial contracts, ideally including grant, loan or otherfinancial assistance arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and inwriting with stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks andactivities to achieve goals, deadlines and requiredoutputs.
• Strong attention to detail.

Special Conditions

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Enquiries

If you’d like to learn more, or for a confidential discussion,please contact:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and livedexperiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make anyadjustments at any stage of the process — such as receivinginterview questions in advance, flexible interview formats, oraccessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know. Weare happy to work with you to understand what will help you performat your best.

Aboriginal Employment Program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged,but not required, to join the SA Public Sector AboriginalEmployment Register. The register provides optional support andaccess to employment opportunities across the SA public sector.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.