Contracts Administrator

About the role

Western Queensland Primary Health Network (WQPHN) is seeking a Contracts Administrator for its Strategy, Governance & Corporate Services team. The role provides administrative support across the contract lifecycle, including maintaining contract records, tracking contractual obligations and milestones, and coordinating documentation. It uses the Ready Contracts system as a core daily tool. The position is initially a 12-month contract with the option to extend, based in the Western Queensland region (Roma, Longreach, Mount Isa or surrounds), open to applicants across Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete and current contract records in the contract management system, including data entry, invoicing and reporting milestones, and escalate exceptions to the Coordinator, Contracts Management.
• Prepare, check and maintain contract documentation using approved templates and procedures.
• Support procurement and tender administration, including entering tender information in systems such as e-TenderBox, monitoring enquiries and preparing draft responses.
• Track contractual deliverables and milestones, maintain and distribute monitoring reports and dashboards, and follow up outstanding actions.
• Provide guidance to staff on contract systems and procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes.
• Adhere to management system policies and undertake other duties within the contract administration scope.

Required profile

• Qualifications in business administration, or three years' experience in an equivalent position; healthcare experience highly regarded.
• Experience in administration, contracts, procurement or business support.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to prepare clear business communications such as reports, agendas, minutes and correspondence.
• Experience in contract management systems, procurement, compliance or governance is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Salary packaging benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities.
• Work with teams delivering health services across Western Queensland.

Applications close 5pm on 17 November 2026; submit a resume and a cover letter.