Job Description

Senior Contract Administrator

Legal Operations – DCJ Legal

• Principal location – Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements maybe negotiated.
• Employment type – Temporary (For 2 years) – Full time (35 hours)
• Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10, Base Salary ($133,348 - $146,945), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Join the Legal Operations team within DCJ Legal and play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will coordinate the establishment and ongoing administration of legal services contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure strong governance and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders while contributing to procurement, contract management and continuous improvement initiatives that have a meaningful impact across the department.

What you’ll do

As part of the Legal Operations team within DCJ Legal, you will coordinate the establishment and administration of professional services contracts that enable the delivery of quality legal services across the Department of Communities and Justice. You will contribute to and coordinate procurement processes including the management of tender projects, manage contract administration activities, monitor supplier performance, and provide reporting and governance support to key stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will:

• Coordinate the establishment and ongoing administration of legal services panels and contracts in accordance with legislation, procurement requirements and DCJ policies.
• Support procurement, tender and supplier selection activities, including contract establishment and transition processes.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service standards and key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare contract performance reports, briefing notes, discussion papers and other documentation to support informed decision-making.
• Maintain contract management systems, electronic databases and payment platforms to ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Analyse contract performance data and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, manage risk and improve operational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and contracted legal service providers.
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of contract performance issues, complaints and compliance matters.
• Deliver guidance and training to promote consistent contract administration practices and compliance with procurement and governance requirements.
• Monitor emerging risks relating to legal service delivery, confidentiality, conflicts management and contractual compliance.
• Work as part of a collaborative and supportive Legal Operations team that partners closely with legal practitioners, executives and external service providers.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, legal operations, project management or a related field, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSW Procurement Framework, procurement governance or best practice contract management principles, with the ability to apply legislative and policy requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience preparing reports, analysing performance data and building productive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify and manage contract risks, monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement while maintaining professionalism, integrity and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close:Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Mariana Vidovic at mariana.vidovic@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visitInclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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