Contract Manager

Department of Treasury and Finance; South Australia; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance in South Australia is seeking a Contract Manager for the SAFA Advisory Services division to negotiate and administer financial assistance contracts. You will work with government and private entities to ensure prudent, transparent and effective arrangements.

You will undertake financial assessments, assist in drafting contractual documents, monitor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to progress matters and protect government interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, including reviewing statements and assessing viability.
• Experience in administration and management of commercial contracts, grants or loans.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail in financial and contractual work.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer financial assistance contracts between the Government and private entities.
• Undertake financial assessments of applicants for government assistance.
• Assist in drafting and development of contractual documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of businesses receiving government support.
• Communicate with stakeholders to progress contract matters.
• Assess compliance with contractual obligations and manage risks.

Skills

Financial analysis

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal & written communication

Planning & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Make a meaningful impact while growing your career. Join a supportive, collaborative team where your expertise in commercial analysis, contract management, and stakeholder engagement will help deliver important government initiatives that support South Australia's businesses and economy. In this rewarding role, you'll build strong partnerships, contribute to strategic outcomes, and be part of a workplace that values professional growth, innovation and teamwork.

What We Offer

• Meaningful work that contributes to outcomes for South Australia
• A supportive team environment where people connect and collaborate
• Flexible working arrangements that support life and career
• The opportunity to grow capability and build a long-term career
• Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits

Who we are

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

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

About your branch

SAFA’s Advisory Services division provides a wide range of advisory services related to financial and contractual arrangements between government and private entities, including industry assistance.

SAFA functions as the central financing authority, captive insurer and manager of the passenger and light commercial fleet operations for the Government of South Australia. SAFA plays an integral role in the overall management of the State Government's finances and risks, harnessing economies of scale and relevant expertise in wholesale financial markets and insurance markets to provide a range of treasury, insurance and vehicle fleet management services to public sector clients, set by its strategic direction.

What you will do

The Contract Manager is responsible for negotiating and administering financial assistance contracts between the Government and private sector entities in a prudent, transparent and effective manner. This includes:

• Undertaking financial assessments of applicants for government assistance, including analysing financial statements and assessing financial position.
• Assisting in the 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, including milestone achievements, payment claims, and seeking approvals through written communication to management and the Treasurer as required.
• Identifying and managing risks and supporting restructuring of businesses of grantees/borrowers or recovery actions to protect 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 and interpreting financial statements and assessing the financial performance and position and ongoing viability of businesses.
• Experience in the administration and management of commercial contracts, ideally including grant, loan or other financial assistance arrangements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and activities to achieve goals, deadlines and required outputs.
• Strong attention to detail.

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

If you have accessibility needs or would like us to make any adjustments at any stage of the process — such as receiving interview questions in advance, flexible interview formats, or accessing materials in alternative formats — please let us know. We are happy to work with you to understand what will help you perform at your best.

Aboriginal Employment Program

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

Unlock job insights

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At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is the lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is the lead agency for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Perks and benefits Investing in your health A better work-life balance A career that grows with you The security of the state's largest employer