Senior Advisor (Contracts)

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government in Gold Coast is seeking a Senior Advisor (Contracts) to lead complex supplier contracts for rail projects in South East Queensland. You will manage the full contract lifecycle, monitor performance against KPIs, and prepare governance documentation while collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders to drive value-for-money outcomes.

Based on the Gold Coast region, you will coordinate governance forums, prepare briefs and reports, and ensure compliance with departmental

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management within complex service delivery or infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret contractual requirements.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent written communication for briefs and governance documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through full lifecycle and ensure governance compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance against deliverables and KPIs.
• Prepare and administer contract documentation, variations, and notices.
• Coordinate supplier meetings and governance forums.
• Support reporting, briefs and presentations for operational priorities.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Data analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Passenger Rollingstock and Signalling Branch (PRS) is delivering and managing rollingstock and signalling projects that are innovative, integrated and accessible to meet the growing demand for rail services in South East Queensland.In the role of Senior Advisor (Contracts) you will support the delivery of key initiatives by managing complex supplier contracts, ensuring contractual compliance and driving value-for-money outcomes that enhance public transport services across Queensland.Some of your responsibilities will include:- Manage complex contracts through their full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, departmental requirements and governance frameworks while proactively identifying and mitigating contractual risks.- Monitor and manage supplier performance against contractual deliverables and key performance indicators, working collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders to drive service improvements and value-for-money outcomes.- Prepare, review and administer contractual documentation including variations, notices, correspondence, reports and other contract management artefacts to support effective contract administration and decision-making.- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, government agencies and project partners, to support the delivery of contractual and organisational objectives.- Coordinate and provide secretariat support for supplier meetings, governance forums and project working groups, including preparing agendas, recording outcomes, tracking actions and ensuring timely follow-up of key decisions.- Manage supplier reporting and payment processes, including analysing and verifying claims, maintaining accurate records, monitoring contract performance data, and preparing high-quality briefs, reports and presentations to support operational and strategic priorities.Requirements of the role:- Proven experience in contract management, contract administration or supplier relationship management within a complex service delivery, infrastructure or project environment.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret contractual requirements, assess supplier performance, identify risks and develop practical solutions.- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships and negotiate positive outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.- Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate briefs, reports, correspondence, presentations and governance documentation.- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple work activities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes and changing operational environments.- Sound knowledge of governance, compliance and financial management principles, including experience analysing supplier claims, monitoring contract performance and ensuring adherence to organisational policies and contractual obligations.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704340/26Closing Date: Monday, 02 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.