Contracts Administrator

Classification: ANU Officer 4 (Administration)
Salary package: $79,314 - $85,809 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms:  Full-time, Fixed term (3-Months)

The Position

This role supports the Contracts Manager in managing the university’s preferred supplier arrangements and contract management systems. Key responsibilities include providing operational advice, resolving issues, coordinating contracts management communications, and performing administrative duties related to contracts management. The role also involves secretariat duties for contract meetings, managing online portals, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Data analysis skills are highly preferable, particularly for improving contract management processes and supporting informed decision-making.

The Person

An ideal candidate is a well-organised and proactive individual with:

• Experience in contract administration, or supplier management
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage operational tasks independently
• Proficiency in data analysis
• Familiarity with contract management systems and online communication portals or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new digital platforms
• A collaborative mindset focused on enhancing operational efficiency, improving contract management practices, and maintaining a strong commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.

The Department- UPCO

UPCO is responsible for overseeing procurement and contract management across ANU. This includes developing policies and procedures, managing university-wide procurement and contracts, and providing tender guidance. UPCO reviews exemption requests, owns related systems, and delivers reporting and analysis on spend. It also offers training, drives commercial efficiencies, and manages travel services—covering both procurement of travel content and internal support.

The Division- F&BS

Finance and Business Services (F&BS) supports the University's strategic and operational goals by providing professional corporate financial management, administration, reporting and business services. Its core responsibilities are finance transactions, procurements and contracts, capital and commercial advisory, investment management, financial planning, analysis and reporting, taxation, insurance and research finance advisory.

For further information please contact, Jourlie Campbell, Contracts Manager T: +61 2 6125 7747, E: jourlie.campbell@anu.edu.au.  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. The committee will consider candidates who do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.