Contracts Analyst

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work options

Job summary

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is seeking a Contracts Analyst in Canberra to manage contract and procurement lifecycles. You will draft supplier contracts, review documentation for policy alignment, and extract data from FMIS to monitor supplier performance and compliance.

You will also prepare Senate Order reports, administer AusTender reporting, and support onboarding of new suppliers while ensuring timely payments and data quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in private sector corporate environment, government or regulated settings preferred.
• Strong experience drafting and administering ICT, consultancy and supplier contracts.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement processes and AusTender.
• Experience with financial management, procurement or ERP systems to administer contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Experience in APRA-regulated environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft supplier contracts, Deeds of Variation, Purchase Orders and procurement documentation.
• Review contracts for alignment with policies, regulations and laws with LRG as required.
• Extract and analyse contract data from FMIS to monitor performance and compliance.
• Prepare biannual Senate Order reports and administer AusTender reporting.
• Process Spending Proposals, Contracts and Variations in FMIS; onboard new suppliers per Procure to Pay procedures.
• Triage Contract Variations for approvals per procedures.
• Coordinate Procurement Services inbox responses and provide contract drafting and procurement advice.
• Maintain contract records in FMIS to ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure on-time supplier payments.
• Continuously improve processes to meet regulatory standards and support member outcomes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract management

Procurement

Legal knowledge

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree

Legal studies

Tools

AusTender

FMIS

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Canberra

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

About The Role

The Contracts Analyst, Procurement Services is responsible for administering CSC's contract and procurement lifecycle processes. The role provides contract drafting, procurement advisory, analysis, reporting and compliance services to enable effective commercial outcomes.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Are

• Draft supplier contracts, Deeds of Variation, Purchase Orders and procurement request documentation.
• Review contracts and procurement documentation for alignment with applicable policies, regulations and laws, liaising with Legal, Risk and Governance (LRG) as required.
• Extract and analyse contract data from the CSC Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to support contract managers in monitoring supplier performance, contractual compliance and informed decision-making.
• Prepare biannual Senate Order reports and administer AusTender reporting.
• Review and Process Spending Proposals, Contracts and Contract Variations within the FMIS, as well as the compliant onboarding of new suppliers in accordance with the Procure to Pay Procedures.
• Triage Contract Variations for further approvals in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Coordinate responses to emails received to the Procurement Services inbox, responding to procurement queries, providing contract drafting and procurement advice to business areas, and training and assisting users with the contracts and procurement functions within the FMIS.
• Maintain contract records within the FMIS to ensure data quality against the standards set within the Procure to Pay Procedures.
• Work with business areas and Accounts Payable to ensure the on-time payment of our suppliers.
• Provide continuous improvement of the above processes so that they continue to meet regulatory standards and support the business to achieve improved member outcomes.

Specific duties, deliverables and reporting lines may vary from time-to-time dependant on business needs and priorities. Key objectives and measurements will be captured in the Performance & Development planning cycle, established annually and adapted as needed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, with Law, Legal Studies or a related field highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract and commercial law.

About you

• At least five years’ experience in a private sector corporate environment, with experience in government or other highly regulated organisations.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting and administering contracts, including complex ICT, consultancy and supplier agreements.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement and contract management, including Commonwealth procurement processes and platforms such as AusTender.
• Experience using financial management, procurement or ERP systems to administer contracts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to identify and drive process improvements.Experience working in an APRA-regulated or similarly highly regulated environment would be desirable.

Job Description

Why join CSC?

• Permanent role with flexible and hybrid work options
• Enhanced parental leaves
• An opportunity to create an impact in a newly created role

What you’ll get in return

A career where you belong

At CSC, we're committed to more than super - we're committed to people. That means creating a workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion across everything we do.

Our gender equality strategy is more than a promise - it's a plan. We're actively increasing representation in our workforce, removing barriers to career progression, and creating pathways for all employees to grow and succeed.

We welcome candidates of all genders, cultural backgrounds, ages, sexualities, and abilities. We offer flexible work, inclusive policies, and development opportunities designed to support you at every stage of your career.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and proud of the progress we're making. Join a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and belong.

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