Operational Contract Support Officer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a Contract Manager to deliver contract administration and payment processing for regional project teams, suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with NSW Government policy and SOPA. You will maintain data across systems, manage multiple payment claims, and broker stakeholder relationships to support operational delivery.

The role emphasizes financial compliance, accurate processing, and balancing priorities in a busy environment, with a focus on dockets,

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail gained through finance, administration or contract management roles will see you excel in processing claims.
• You’re recognised as organised and reliable, skilled at data management and systems administration, and experienced in managing payment schedules.
• You bring experience in financial compliance, payment processing or contract administration while balancing competing work priorities and delivering accurate outcomes.
• A Certificate IV in Business, Administration, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent professional experience, is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver contract administration and payment processing for regional project teams, suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with NSW Government policy and SOPA.
• You will process contract and panel agreement payments to agreed standards, prepare payment certificates, and manage purchase order requests and variations.
• You will maintain accurate data across contract and payment systems while managing competing priorities and multiple payment claims in a busy environment.
• You will broker stakeholder relationships and drive compliance across a complex contractual landscape to support Transport's operational delivery.

Skills

Data management

Systems administration

Payment processing

Contract management

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Business, Administration, Finance or Accounting

Job description

You may have been part of some big projects before, but this work is legacy-building.

Work in an organisation based on purpose, structure and process. You know that to make a meaningful contribution to our community and economy, there needs to be diligence in our operations.

In this role, you'll:

• You will deliver contract administration and payment processing for regional project teams, suppliers and contractors, ensuring compliance with NSW Government policy and SOPA.
• You will process contract and panel agreement payments to agreed standards, prepare payment certificates, and manage purchase order requests and variations.
• You will maintain accurate data across contract and payment systems while managing competing priorities and multiple payment claims in a busy environment.
• You will broker stakeholder relationships and drive compliance across a complex contractual landscape to support Transport's operational delivery.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail gained through finance, administration or contract management roles will see you excel in processing claims.
• You’re recognised as organised and reliable, skilled at data management and systems administration, and experienced in managing payment schedules.
• You bring experience in financial compliance, payment processing or contract administration while balancing competing work priorities and delivering accurate outcomes.
• A Certificate IV in Business, Administration, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent professional experience, is essential.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

For more information about this role, please contact ***************@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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