Contracts Coordinator

UnitingCare; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider in Brisbane is seeking a Contract Coordinator to manage supplier agreements and ensure effective contract administration. The role involves supporting procurement strategies and stakeholder communication. Candidates should have experience in stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and relevant tertiary qualifications in business law or human services. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive remuneration and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Employee discounts platform

Paid parental and partner leave

Diversity and inclusion leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stakeholder management and negotiation roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management application.
• Professional standard of verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Support outsourced client related service suppliers.
• Assist in the development and execution of procurement strategies.
• Draft tender documents and contract specifications.
• Monitor allocated contract milestones.
• Facilitate effective communication throughout the contract lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract interpretation

Effective communication

Liaising with senior stakeholders

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business law or human services

Job description

Contract Coordinator

Employment Term: Permanent Full Time

Location: Hybrid Brisbane

Remuneration: Competitive remuneration 12% Super Not For Profit Salary Packaging

Reporting to the Community Commercial Manager the Contracts Coordinator supports the end‑to‑end management of supplier agreements related to BlueCares community client services. This role contributes to achieving value‑for‑money and quality outcomes by assisting in the efficient and effective administration of procured client supports throughout the contract lifecycle.

About the Role

• Support the organisational approach to outsourced client related service suppliers contributing to value for money and alignment with internal workforce strategy.
• Assist the Community Commercial Manager and other key stakeholders by providing informed input into the design development and implementation of high‑quality contract management strategies, systems and processes.
• Collaborate with UnitingCare Procurement to support the development and execution of procurement strategies for client related services and contribute to the continuous improvement of related policies and systems.
• Assist in drafting tender documents, contract terms and specifications that reflect procurement objectives and meet BlueCares service delivery requirements.
• Contribute to building capability within support functions by assisting with contract administration and supplier engagement processes, monitoring performance and supporting effective contract administration outcomes.
• Represent the organisation professionally in interactions with external stakeholders maintaining strong and collaborative relationships.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination throughout the contract lifecycle including in the execution, implementation, variation, renewal, reporting, dispute and cessation processes.
• Monitor and ensure allocated contract milestones are actioned by responsible parties.
• Support quality assurance functions to ensure performance and delivery aligned to contractual specifications, SLAs and KPIs.

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in stakeholder management and negotiation roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract interpretation and effective contract management application.
• Professional standard of verbal and written communication and experience liaising with senior stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in business law, human services or equivalent discipline.
• Experience in aged care / health care / human services sector (Desirable).

Employee Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards, celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave available after 6 months service in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.

Diversity & Inclusion

• UnitingCare commits to providing equal opportunities to all employees regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Child Safe & Child Friendly

• Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within services.
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

Safe Workplace

• Committed to speaking up loudly for the safety of children, young people and the elderly within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.