Contract Specialist

Salary:

55 - 60

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

QLD - Brisbane - QLD

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4021404

Contact Name:

Perry Flynn

Contact Email:

perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

23-Mar-2026

Public Sector People are recruiting for two experienced Contract Specialists on behalf of a State Government Department. The purpose of these roles is to support the efficient, diligent, and commercially astute management of high‑value contracts underpinning a major infrastructure design and delivery program. These opportunities offer up to 9 months engagement with immediate start availability.

Initial 9 Month Contract
$59.00 per hour plus super
Brisbane CBD Location

Role Responsibilities & Key Duties

As the Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for:

Administering multiple high‑value (up to $70m per annum) and high‑volume contracts (50–100 active projects).
Setting up and maintaining cost tracking structures at contract, project and work‑order level.
Reviewing monthly payment claims, preparing accruals, and supporting financial reporting.
Providing expert advice on contract management issues and supporting joint governance forums.
Developing strong relationships with contractor commercial teams for rapid, constructive issue resolution.
Monitoring contractor KPIs, overhead allocations, and claim validity, and negotiating unjustified claims.
Identifying trends and contributing to contract negotiations, variations, and performance improvements.
Supporting internal stakeholders including program managers and portfolio teams.
Driving continuous improvement in contract administration practices.

About You

Strong background in Contract Management
Excellent communication skills and ability to engage senior stakeholders
High attention to detail across cost control, contract interpretation, and claims validation
Experience in major infrastructure contracts, KPI assessment, and collaborative contracting models (TCE/ECI)
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and vendor management experience

Please apply via the Apply button, ensuring your CV is in Word format.
For Contract, Procurement, or Finance opportunities within QLD State Government, contact perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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