The Contract Officer supports the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out.

The role is responsible for

• Undertaking market analysis,
• Participation in end-to-end procurement processes,
• Contract administration, including negotiating, establishing and managing contracts,
• Establishing productive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of suppliers.

Job details

As a Contract Officer you will: 

• Establish, negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers within the departments contract management framework, and human services environment. 
• Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with suppliers, and stakeholders within and across government and the broader human services networks.  
• Provide advice and information to suppliers and departmental staff regarding investment specifications, quality assurance systems and accountability requirements. 
• Monitor service delivery by suppliers and/or licensed organisations to ensure compliance with contracts, program guidelines, legislation and other departmental requirements.
• Undertake monitoring of individual care services covered by a licence, including site inspections. 
• Identify, monitor and implement remedial actions to improve supplier performance and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
• Negotiate renewal, variations and ending of contracts with suppliers. 
• Work collaboratively with key internal business areas to ensure value and quality of service delivery. 
• Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines. 
• Contribute to a professional environment through a personal commitment to, ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement.  
• Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders andsuppliers. 

Your mandatory requirements 

• Possession of or able to obtain a blue card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency 
• Travel is a requirement of this position, including visiting remote communities. 
• Possession of a current “C” Class Drivers licence. 
• Formal procurement, purchasing and/or contract management accreditation is well regarded (i.e. Queensland Purchasing, QGCPO, CIPS or similar), or have the ability to acquire this accreditation.

Additional vacany available - Temporary Full time to 06/07/2026

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/683097/26

Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th April 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Two positions available. 1 x Permanent Full-Time & 1 x Temporary Full-Time to 06/07/2026

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 683097-26-Role Description (Word, 730KB)
  Role Description
  
  683097-26-Candidate Information Package (Word, 173KB)
  Information Package for Applicants