Government Contract Officer – Hybrid, NSW Event

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 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.