Contracts Specialist

12 hours ago

Brisbane, Australia National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Full time

We're looking for a **Contracts Specialist** to join our team and play a vital role in overseeing NHVR’s contractual arrangements. In this role, you’ll manage the full contract lifecycle—from negotiating terms and ensuring compliance to monitoring performance and resolving disputes. Your work will ensure our contracts are strategically aligned and deliver real, measurable value.

If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
- Reporting to the Manager - Procurement and Contracts, this position is instrumental in strengthening supplier relationships, mitigating risk, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization._

**_ Key responsibilities of this role are:_**
- Draft, negotiate, execute, monitor, renew, and close out contracts
- Provide expert advice on contract terms and compliance
- Resolve disputes and non-compliance issues
- Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues
- Maintain a centralised contract repository (Vendor Panel)
- Report on contract status, expiries, renewals, and risks
- Develop and implement contract frameworks and templates
- Collaborate with procurement to improve cost and process efficiency
- Ensure compliance with WH&S and NHVR policies
- NHVR’s _Procurement and Contracts team are_ currently undertaking growth and considerable transformation, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation._

**About You**

**_ Skills & Capabilities_**
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Time management and prioritisation
- Contract analysis and risk identification
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Project management knowledge
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tools

**_Qualifications & Experience_**

**_ Essential:_**
- 5+ years in contract management or procurement
- Degree in Supply, Procurement, Business, Commerce, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of contract management principles

**Why join us?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

**We offer**
- A competitive salary package from $132,034.85 _+ superannuation _
- _Monthly RDO_ and paid leave over Christmas closure.
- Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off.
- Additional paid leave over Christmas closure.
- Hybrid working environment - up to 2 days from home.
- Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Wellbeing programs - discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
- Salary packaging options including novated lease.
- Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Professional membership

**Application Process**

Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.

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