Principal Contract Management Advisor

The Principal Contract Management Advisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, establishment, performance management, and close out of non construction services contracts. The role ensures contractual arrangements are compliant, strategically aligned, and deliver outcomes that support the successful delivery of the Cross River Rail project. This role leads a team comprising a Senior Contract Management Advisor and Contracts Advisors, providing oversight, quality assurance, and guidance to ensure consistency and alignment with strategic objectives. This opportunity is offered as a full time fixed term of 2 years, with possibility of extension

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best
Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It is a catalyst for wider rail transformation underway across the South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD, with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also tasked with multiple supporting projects and activities, including accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, upgrades for stabling yards, track works and surface rail enhancements, and the introduction of a new world-class digital train signalling system.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to region-shaping infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

About The Role
The Principal Contract Management Advisor is responsible for overseeing the planning, establishment, performance management, and close-out of non-construction services contracts. The role ensures contractual arrangements are compliant, strategically aligned, and deliver outcomes that support the successful delivery of the Cross River Rail project.

This role leads a team comprising a Senior Contract Management Advisor and Contracts Advisors, providing oversight, quality assurance, and guidance to ensure consistency and alignment with strategic objectives.

This opportunity is offered as a full time fixed term of 2 years, with possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the contract management function for non-construction services contracts, with a focus on high-value, high-risk, and strategically significant arrangements.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and governance.
• Manage and support a team, including setting KPIs and guiding professional development.
• Provide quality assurance and oversight of contract management activities.
• Support the Procurement Manager in preparing for and responding to audits.
• Develop and maintain contract management systems, templates, and reporting tools.
• Monitor and report on contract performance, compliance, and risks.
• Manage contract risk activities and conflict of interest processes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships through effective communication and negotiation.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise in contract management, including high-value and high-risk arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland Government procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability with tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Why work with CRRDA?
On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply
Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 21st September 2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.

Occupational group
Procurement