Contracts Officer

Description:

Introduction:
About Us
Adelaide Primary Health Network (Adelaide PHN) is an independent, not for profit, primary health care organisation based in Adelaide. We aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the Adelaide community by coordinating and integrating health and community services and by working in partnership to identify local needs and create strategies in response to keeping people well and out of hospital; improving their experience AND their health outcomes – to deliver on our vision of ‘shaping the health system to deliver better outcomes for vulnerable people, and a healthier Adelaide’.
Why you should come work with us
Adelaide PHN offers a great range of benefits to our employees, including:
Competitive remuneration and work-life balance.
Access to generous not for profit salary packaging benefits, including up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal and entertainment.
Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to annual leave entitlements.
Three special leave days with pay each year that can be used for any purpose.
Support for cultural diversity and employee wellbeing, including up to ten days of cultural leave per year.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Option to substitute public holidays.
Generous allowance toward professional development.
Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
Free Employment Assistance Program.
Description:
The Role
The Contracts Officer will:
Assist in the entire contracting process, including planning.
Negotiate and draft contracts using templates.
Create changes for existing contracts and develop service specifications.
Execute contracts according to Adelaide PHN’s policies.
Document and file contracts in the Contract Information Management System (CIMS).
Advise internal stakeholders on contractual terms and best practices.
Check contracts for accuracy.
Use CIMS effectively to manage contracting workflows and approvals.
Ensure the accuracy of CIMS by generating reports and managing contracts.
Identify problems and improvement opportunities in contracting processes and work with the team to find solutions.
For more information, you can view the position description here (SEEK, Indeed and LinkedIn applicants please go to our website).
This opportunity is being offered as a part-time (minimum 0.4 FTE) or full-time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026.
Skills and Experiences:
About You
To be successful in this role you will need:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant experience in contract administration, development and procurement.
Proven expertise in negotiating, interpreting and drafting contracts (ideally in the health or community services sectors).
A strong understanding of probity, legal considerations, and risk and compliance management.
High proficiency in contract information management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to provide guidance to management on contract terms, compliance obligations and dispute resolution.
High attention to detail.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
Apply now by clicking on Apply and include a maximum 2 page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role along with your resume.
Applications will ONLY be considered when received through our careers portal.
To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Australia and your employment will be subject to an acceptable National Police Check.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and we reserve our right to close this position at any time if a suitable candidate is found.
For further information about this role, please contact Reneé Taylor on 08 8219 5900 or rtaylor@adelaidephn.com.au.
All enquiries and applications will be handled professionally and with the strictest of confidence.
At Adelaide PHN we believe that our people’s differences are what make us great. We value diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability status, neurodiversity or any other aspect which makes our people unique. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out inequality and bias and encourage real workplace inclusion and diversity.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
Adelaide PHN is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Adelaide PHN vacancies.