Contract Adviser

**Req. Id**:9324

**Date**:3 Mar 2025

**Location**:Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

**Company**:Queensland Rail

**You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.**

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

**Your Opportunity**
- Queensland Rail’s **Procurement and Contracts** team is a strategic function that drives value, reduces risk, and ensures operational efficiency in support of Queensland Rail’s complex network of Travel, Tourism and freight services. Our mission is to partner with our stakeholders to improve business outcomes and provide value for money solutions in our commitment to providing world-class rail services to the public.
- The ICT Procurement team has a valuable opportunity for a **Contract Adviser (AS5)** with strong experience in contract management and vendor relations. This role will serve as a valued business partner and play a pivotal role in managing contracts and vendor relationships, optimizing supplier performance to achieve commercial outcomes, and ensuring compliance with legislation and policy requirements.
- Key responsibilities include:

- Manage a portfolio of major vendor contracts to achieve strategic and commercial outcomes.
- Conduct contract performance reviews to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Regularly review contract terms, pricing, and key performance indicators to drive value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to enhance partnerships.
- Maintain accurate contract data and information within the contract management system.
- Monitor and report on contract performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Participate in benchmarking processes and market analysis to enhance supplier performance.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Experienced with commercial contract negotiations, legislation, and other contractual requirements within a strategic procurement model.
- Exceptional stakeholder management with the ability to navigate complex conversations with stakeholders and suppliers, while maintaining productive business relationships and partnerships.
- Skilled in developing strategic relationship management frameworks and methodologies.
- An analytical mind to analyse and translate data into meaningful reports.

**Remuneration & Employment Type**
- This is a **permanent, fulltime** position, based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of **$113,768** plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

**Benefits that Count**
- All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

- Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
- Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
- QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
- Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
- You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
- Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
- Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.
- And more

**Progress that Counts**
- Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.
- To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

**Your journey matters. Make it with us.**
- If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before **11:59 PM (AEST) on Monday, 10th March.**
- If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.
- As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also i