Contract Manager

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment); Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) in Canberra, ACT, is seeking an Assistant Director, Contract Management – Complex Project Delivery for a 12-month contract within a Government agency. The role requires delivering contract management and governance across complex projects with a focus on value-for-money procurement.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an office in Canberra and an hourly rate of AU$91.39 plus super.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in contract management, procurement and governance across government or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to coordinate contract lifecycle activities, compliance, risk management and governance for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist contract management and procurement support across multiple complex projects.
• Review and maintain contract documentation, registers and governance records; monitor compliance, risks and probity.

Job description

Contract | CompuTracts Pty Ltd (Business Name: Connect One Recruitment) | Australia

Posted On 10/09/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID 2373

Government/Military

$91.39 Hour + Super

City Canberra

2601

State/Province Australian Capital Territory

Job Description

ACT Government.

Hybrid arrangements | Office in Canberra

Our client is a large Government agency who are seeking an Assistant Director, Contract Management – Complex Project Delivery to join their team in Canberra, ACT .

Role Summary

The contract manager will provide specialist contract management, procurement and governance support across complex project delivery activities. The role will work closely with Program Directors, Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure effective, compliant and value-for-money procurement and contract management outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist contract management and procurement support across multiple complex projects, including coordinating workflows, deliverables, milestones and contract lifecycle activities.
• Review and maintain contract management documentation, registers and governance records while monitoring compliance, risks, probity and legislative requirements.
• Develop reporting, dashboards, tools and guidance materials while building contract management capability and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in contract management, procurement and governance within government, public sector or another highly regulated environment.
• Proven experience coordinating contract lifecycle activities, compliance, risk management, quality assurance and governance , ideally across complex project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain contract registers, dashboards, reporting and performance information , with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

On offer is a 12-month contract at a highly sought-after ACT Government agency , with a highly competitive hourly rate.