Principal Contract Management Officer (Berrinba)

Join the fight to protect our communities and environment! The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is on a mission to eliminate one of Australia’s most invasive pests – the fire ant. These destructive pests pose a serious threat to our way of life, and we need passionate and dedicated individuals to help us stop them in their tracks. Be part of a team making a real difference for Queensland’s future. Together, we can protect our homes, wildlife, and industries. Join us today and help eradicate fire ants for valuable! As the Principal Contract Management Officer, you will oversee the administration of high-value and high-risk contracts, ensuring compliance, performance monitoring, and issue resolution. You will provide expert advice on sourcing, contract variations, and escalations while fostering strong stakeholder relationships, mentoring staff, and contributing to procurement policy development. Key Responsibilities Contract Management Expertise: Lead the development, review, and management of complex, medium to high-risk contracts, ensuring compliance with policies, effective vendor performance, and timely resolution of underperformance or disputes. Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Provide expert advice on contract extensions, renewals, variations, and sourcing activities, while addressing escalated issues and complaints with a solutions-focused approach. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, delivery partners, and suppliers to ensure effective collaboration and swift issue resolution. Leadership and Mentoring: Guide, mentor, and coach team members to enhance their skills, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure the team is equipped to meet service delivery requirements. Analytical and Reporting Skills: Conduct vendor and supply chain analysis, planning, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and improve contract outcomes. Policy Development and Compliance: Contribute to the development of procurement policies, systems, and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and best practices. Job Ad Reference: QLD/690626/26 Closing Date: Friday, 12 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r2e0m