Contract Specialist

Akkodis; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Contract Specialist to support complex client engagements across multiple accounts in Australia. The role focuses on commercial management, contract drafting, review, and lifecycle governance, with a client-facing remit that emphasizes risk identification and mitigation.

Based in Canberra or Melbourne, this permanent, hybrid position offers opportunities to work with cross-functional teams, influence commercial terms, and advance professionally within a globally recognized

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and contract administration across complex engagements.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting terms, risk allocation, and governance.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, drafting, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with influence across levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Collaborative mindset to work across diverse teams and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support contract management activities across multiple projects, accounts, and units.
• Collaborate with account leadership, commercial teams, and client stakeholders on priorities and requirements.
• Identify, escalate, and resolve commercial and contractual risks and issues.
• Assist in pre-award activities including drafting, reviewing, and deal-shaping discussions.
• Contribute to negotiation and ongoing management of client contracts through lifecycle.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, policies, and governance.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial contracting

Risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Commerce, or related

Job description

Contract Specialist

What's in it for you?

• Join a globally recognized organization delivering complex commercial and technology projects.
• Work with high-profile stakeholders across multiple industries and geographies.
• Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Permanent role based in Canberra or Melbourne.

Role - Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support the commercial and contractual management of complex client engagements. Working closely with commercial, legal, sales, delivery, and client stakeholders, you will help manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and contribute to successful business outcomes. This is a client-facing role requiring strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and contract management expertise.

Employment Type and Duration: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Canberra or Melbourne

Key Responsibilities

• Support contract management activities across multiple projects, accounts, and business units.
• Collaborate with account leadership, commercial teams, and client stakeholders to understand business priorities and contractual requirements.
• Assist in identifying, escalating, and resolving commercial and contractual risks and issues.
• Support pre-award activities, including contract drafting, review, and deal-shaping discussions with sales and delivery teams.
• Contribute to the negotiation and ongoing management of client contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Help ensure compliance with contractual obligations, commercial policies, and governance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with teams across different locations and cultures to achieve commercial objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience in contract management or commercial contract administration.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, contract terms and conditions, and risk management.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations, drafting, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.

Qualifications & Clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional membership or certification (e.g., World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC) or NCMA) is advantageous.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Australian Government security clearance.

Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds