Contracts Officer - NSW Government

people2people; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Contract through Jun 2027

Job summary

NSW Government in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Contract Officer to review and manage a portfolio of contracts for a major upcoming event. The role is Hybrid, with 2 days in the Sydney CBD office and 3 days working from home.

The initial contract runs through June 2027, with strong potential for extension to September 2028, and offers up to 550 AUD per day plus super. You will work with the Procurement Lead, utilizing XAKIA for visibility and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Officer/Contract Administrator or in Contract Management.
• Experience with NSW Government contracts and understanding of government procurement frameworks.
• Ability to review contracts, interpret obligations and manage documentation.
• Knowledge of contract management planning, supplier performance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review extensive portfolio of contracts, identifying obligations, milestones and expiry dates.
• Support ongoing management and administration of NSW Government contracts.
• Develop, implement and maintain contract management plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, obligations, deliverables and compliance.
• Identify risks, gaps and opportunities to improve arrangements.
• Maintain contract registers, records, and reporting.
• Use XAKIA to support planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business needs.
• Assist with contract variations, renewals and extensions.

Skills

Contract management

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Multitask management

Governments procurement

Tools

XAKIA

Job description

NSW Government, Sydney CBD, Hybrid working model, pre-Christmas start

Contract until June 2027, with strong potential to extend to September 2028

Up to $550 plus super per day

Bring your contract management experience to a role where you'll make a real difference. A NSW Government agency is looking for an experienced Contract Officer to support the review and management of a significant portfolio of contracts associated with a major upcoming NSW event.

Working closely with the Procurement Lead and wider business, you'll play a key role in reviewing existing contractual arrangements, developing contract management plans, and ensuring supplier obligations, deliverables, and compliance requirements are managed effectively. You'll also have the opportunity to work with XAKIA, a new contract management system, helping improve contract visibility, reporting and overall management across the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

Reviewing an extensive portfolio of existing contracts, identifying key obligations, deliverables, milestones, expiry dates and contractual requirements.

Supporting the ongoing management and administration of NSW Government contracts.

Working alongside the Procurement Lead to develop, implement and maintain contract management plans.

Monitoring supplier performance, contractual obligations, deliverables and compliance.

Identifying contractual risks, gaps and opportunities to improve existing arrangements.

Maintaining accurate contract registers, records, documentation and reporting.

Using XAKIA to support contract planning, tracking, monitoring and reporting.

Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are managed effectively and meet business requirements.

Assisting with contract variations, renewals, extensions and other contractual matters.

What you'll bring:

Demonstrated experience in a Contract Officer, Contract Administrator or Contract Management role.

Previous experience working with NSW Government contracts and a sound understanding of government procurement and contract management frameworks.

Strong experience reviewing contracts, interpreting contractual obligations and managing contract documentation.

An understanding of contract management planning, supplier performance and risk management.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organisation.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities.

Confidence using contract management systems and technology. Experience with XAKIA would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on offer?

Initial contract through to June 2027, with a strong possibility of extension through to September 2028 (depending on budget).

Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Sydney CBD office and 3 days working from home.

The opportunity to work on a significant NSW Government initiative supporting a major upcoming event.

Exposure to a substantial portfolio of government contracts and complex contractual arrangements.

The opportunity to work closely with the Procurement Lead and contribute to improving contract management processes and practices.