Defence Commercial Lead: Procurement & Contracts

Kbr; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Employee discounts

Automatic salary increases

Central CBD offices

Job summary

Cenitex in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Contract Administrator to support the delivery of ICT services across government, ensuring commercial arrangements are well-managed, compliant, and delivering value. You will own contract lifecycle activities, maintain audit-ready records, and support governance across a diverse supplier base.

You will work with procurement, project teams, service owners, and suppliers to ensure proper contract execution, early risk identification, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Strong contract administration experience with ICT or commercial contracts.
• High attention to detail and strong compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contract variations, extensions, renewals, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Maintaining accurate contract registers, records, and reporting tools for governance and audits.
• Supporting continuous improvement of contract management processes, guidelines, and systems; assisting with sourcing activities when needed.
• Initiating and sustaining relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to enable consistent contract outcomes.

Skills

Contract administration

ICT contracts

Audits & compliance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Contract management software

Governance reporting tools

Job description

Cenitex Contract Administrator

• Contract Administrator| VPS Grade 4.1| Ongoing role
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours: Full time
• Location: Melbourne CBD, within walking distance of Parliament Station
• Flexible and hybrid working options available

Cenitex is looking for a dedicated Contract Administrator to support the delivery of high‑quality ICT services across government by ensuring our commercial arrangements are well‑managed, compliant, and delivering value. In this role, you’ll take ownership of contract lifecycle activities, maintain accurate and audit‑ready records, and help drive consistent contract performance across a diverse supplier base.

You’ll work closely with procurement specialists, project teams, service owners, and suppliers to ensure contracts are executed properly, risks are identified early, and obligations are met. This role is central to maintaining strong commercial governance, supporting informed decision‑making, and improving the way Cenitex manages its contracts and vendor relationships.

What you will be working on:

• Preparing contract variations, extensions, renewals, and documentation to ensure compliance with Cenitex requirements and procurement policies.
• Maintaining accurate contract registers, records, and reporting tools, ensuring reliable information for governance and audits.
• Supporting continuous improvement of contract management processes, guidelines, and systems, and assisting with sourcing activities when needed.
• Initiating and sustaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to enable consistent contract outcomes.

You are someone with:

• Strong contract administration experience, with the ability to interpret, review, and administer ICT or commercial contracts.
• High proficiency with contract management systems and processes, supported by strong attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, able to identify issues, assess risks, and provide commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidently engaging with suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders.

Why work for Cenitex

Cenitex supports a modern, agile and productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues.

Our People promise is that we treat our employees as people, not workers. We provide an exceptional life experience, and we focus on the feelings, not just the features that match employee needs. We do this by providing deeper connections, having a shared purpose, an inclusive environment, providing interesting work and allowing flexibility.

Culture and Benefits

• Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best
• Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility
• Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers
• Automatic salary increases
• Centrally located - state‑of‑the‑art offices and end‑of‑trip facilities in the heart of CBD
• Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage females to apply to the role.

Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.