Contract Manager

Synopsis

We are searching for a knowledgeable Contract Manager to enhance Land Services SA's contract management capabilities by overseeing important customer and supplier agreements across both LSSA and LSWA. The position focuses on reinforcing contract governance, ensuring compliance, driving performance, and achieving favorable commercial outcomes.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Contract Management Lead, this role involves managing the entire contract lifecycle including governance, obligation tracking, risk and issue management, performance evaluation, reporting, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned significant contracts throughout their entire lifecycle encompassing implementation, administration, performance tracking, modifications, renewals, closure, and handover activities.
• Serve as the designated Contract Manager and main liaison for LSSA in relation to its extensive 47-year concession agreement with the State.
• Maintain registers of contract obligations, ensuring that accountable business owners comprehend and fulfill their contractual duties.
• Collaborate closely with contract proprietors and business units to convert contract stipulations into actionable business processes and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate the execution of contractual responsibilities including milestones, service standards, reporting requirements, and governance procedures.
• Continuously monitor contract performance, associated risks, compliance issues, and escalate concerns while supporting mitigation approaches.
• Handle formal contract processes, maintain correspondence, manage records, update registers, and keep audit-ready documentation accurate and current.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates robust contract management expertise coupled with sound commercial judgement and confidence engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Possesses experience in contract, commercial, or supplier management, preferably involving complex or critical agreements and ideally including exposure to ICT-related contracts.
• Displays a deep understanding of contract frameworks, service delivery obligations, commercial terms, risk factors, governance, and legal compliance.
• Capable of interpreting contract obligations and translating them effectively into practical business actions.
• Excels in stakeholder engagement, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Highly analytical, organized, with excellent problem-solving ability, meticulous attention to detail, and prudent judgement.
• While legal qualifications or experience are not mandatory, they are considered a valuable asset.

What We Offer

We foster a warm, welcoming, and cooperative team environment characterized by collegiality and a strong work culture, which is reflected in our employee retention.

Our modern offices encourage collaboration and relaxation, featuring breakout areas, complimentary snacks, and excellent coffee, all conveniently located near parking, public transit, and local amenities.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees and respect individual circumstances.

Our Flexible Working Policy allows staff to tailor their working hours and environments in agreement with their teams.

About Land Services SA

As South Australia's foremost property specialists, Land Services SA delivers an array of property transaction and valuation services, data products, and reliable market analyses.

Our role as a dependable government partner extends to offering innovative solutions enhanced by recent acquisitions that expand our technology consulting, application development, and managed service capacities. We employ a variety of modern technologies to craft intuitive, effective client solutions.

Additional Information

Applications require a cover letter addressing the needed skills and experience along with an updated resume. Applications close on Friday 14th August 2026; however, early submissions will be evaluated progressively.

We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups including people with disabilities, refugees, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals who meet role requirements to apply. Support or accommodations can be requested at the application stage.

The selected candidate must consent to a National Crime History check before starting employment. All inquiries will be confidential.

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