Contract Administrator
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Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Administration / Secretarial |
Classification: | VPSG5 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Reference: | VG/DJ0044JULY2025 |
Closing Date: | 24-Jul-2025 |
Salary Range: | $113,022 - $136,747 |
Job Duration: | 30/06/2027 |
Attachments: | CSBA - HR - DJ0044 - Contract Administrator - Position Description (1) (002).pdf (PDF, 242KB) Position Description |
Contact: | Andrew Thomas Andrew.Thomas@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Utilise your contract administrator expertise to provide support and advice to Community Safety Building Authority.
- Fixed-term, full-time opportunity available for immediate start until 30 June 2027.
- VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 per annum plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide a critical role within Community Safety Building Authority.
About the Business Unit
The Corporate Services and Infrastructure group oversees and leads the key public accountability requirements of the department including finance, procurement, evidence and insights, performance reporting and risk, audit and integrity. The group also manages the governance and delivery of major infrastructure through the Community Safety Building Authority (CSBA).
The CSBA was established in June 2019 and designs, procures, builds and upgrades the infrastructure needed to keep communities safe. It provides end-to-end project development, management and delivery of Victoria's new prisons, youth justice centres, court and custody facilities, emergency services facilities and public safety features, such as pedestrian walkway bollards and CCTV networks. As well as delivering new infrastructure CSBA modernises, expands and upgrades existing facilities.
The CSBA has a highly skilled workforce of experienced professionals from across the public and private sectors that support the development, procurement and delivery oversight of major capital projects. The CSBA team includes specialists in community safety infrastructure, project management, engineering, cost management, commercial management, planning, environment and design.
About the Role
The Contract Administrator will provide guidance and assist Program Teams on the processing of contractual matters such as progress claims, notices of delay, variations, extensions of time etc. throughout the life of the project.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in the management of contract management associated with public infrastructure or construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience with the implementation of contract management and administration functions, including contract management systems and processes under a range of procurement methodologies.
- An understanding of the processes of government required to undertake major projects with experience in both the public and private sectors, ideally within construction infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of the development and delivery methodologies appropriate for major infrastructure projects under a range of contract types, including experience in preparing tender documents, evaluating tender proposals, negotiating contract terms and conditions and awarding major construction contracts and other significant procurement packages.
Qualifications/requirements
- An appropriate qualification in law, commerce, building, engineering, or a related field is desirable but not required for this role.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.