Facilities And Contract Manager

Disasterreliefaus; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization located in Brisbane is seeking a Facility & Contract Associate Director to provide strategic and practical leadership across contracts and facilities. This part-time role is crucial for ensuring effective operations while maintaining compliance with all relevant obligations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contract management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to provide clear advice to senior stakeholders. Join a purpose-driven team making a meaningful impact during times of need.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Work alongside committed professionals

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in contract and/or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management and procurement principles.
• Ability to operate with integrity, discretion, and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contracts across their full lifecycle.
• Maintain a central contract register and oversee compliance.
• Provide advice on contractual, legal, commercial, and procurement matters.

Skills

Contract and facilities management experience

Knowledge of contract law

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational capability

Job description

Overview

Disaster Relief Australia (DRA) unites the skills and experience of veterans and other volunteers to help communities prepare for and recover from disaster.

A growing not-for-profit DRA operates across Australia to provide help and assistance to those impacted by disaster, including floods, fires and cyclones.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy a challenge and are ready to work for an organisation that is built to serve alongside likeminded people, apply now.

Job Description

We are seeking a Facility & Contract Associate Director to provide strategic and practical leadership across DRA's contracts, facilities and associated compliance obligations.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring DRA's contractual arrangements and facilities support safe, compliant and effective operations.

This is a part-time – Fixed term role ending March .

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contracts across their full lifecycle, including negotiation, renewal, variation and termination.
• Maintain a central contract register and oversee key milestones and compliance requirements.
• Provide advice to leaders and teams on contractual, legal, commercial and procurement matters.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors, insurers, suppliers and property managers.
• Oversee facility leases, service contracts and essential building services.
• Monitor contractor performance, safety and access compliance.
• Identify, manage and report on contractual and facilities-related risks.
• Support budgeting, reporting and continuous improvement across contracts and facilities.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in contract and / or facilities management.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management and procurement principles.
• Experience providing clear, practical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Confidence managing external suppliers, legal advisors and property managers.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability.
• Ability to operate with integrity, discretion and sound judgement.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach aligned to DRA's values.

Why DRA?

• Be part of a high-purpose organisation supporting communities in times of need.
• Work alongside committed professionals, volunteers and veterans.
• Flexible working arrangements with meaningful impact.
• Values-driven culture built on Courage, Respect, Service and Tenacity.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now!

Disaster Relief Australia reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews prior to the closing date and may close the vacancy early.

We encourage early applications.

Please be advised that full Australian Working rights are required.