Contracts Coordinator

CONTRACTS COORDINATOR

Employment Term:  Permanent Full Time

Location: Hybrid Brisbane

Remuneration: Competitive remuneration + 12% Super + Not For Profit Salary Packaging

Reporting to the Community Commercial Manager the Contracts Coordinator supports the end-to-end management of supplier agreements related to BlueCare's community client services. This role contributes to achieving value-for-money and quality outcomes by assisting in the efficient and effective administration of procured client supports throughout the contract lifecycle. 

About the Role

• Support the organisational approach to outsourced client related service suppliers, contributing to value for money and alignment with internal workforce strategy.
• Assist the Community Commercial Manager and other key stakeholders by providing informed input into the design, development and implementation of high-quality contract management strategies, systems and processes.
• Collaborate with UnitingCare Procurement to support the development and execution of procurement strategies for client related services and contribute to the continuous improvement of related policies and systems
• Assist in drafting tender documents, contract terms and specifications that reflect procurement objectives and meet BlueCare's service delivery requirements.
• Contribute to building capability within support functions by assisting with contract administration and supplier engagement processes, monitoring performance and supporting effective contract administration outcomes
• Represent the organisation professionally in interactions with external stakeholders, maintaining strong and collaborative relationships.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination throughout the contract lifecycle including in the execution, implementation, variation, renewal, reporting, dispute and cessation processes.
• Monitor and ensure allocated contract milestones are actioned by responsible parties.
• Support quality assurance functions to ensure performance and delivery aligned to contractual specifications SLAs and KPIs

Role Requirements

• Previous experience in stakeholder management and negotiation roles. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract interpretation and effective contract management application.  
• Professional standard of verbal and written communication and experience liaising with senior stakeholders. 
• Tertiary qualifications in business, law, human services or equivalent discipline. 
• Experience in aged care / health care / human services sector (Desirable)

Employee Benefits:  

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum 

• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs  

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme  

• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events 

• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference   

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we'd love you to be too

Joining the state's largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child safe, Child friendly  

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:  

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children  

• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services

• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur  

Diversity & Inclusion  

Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here.  At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email

Safe workplace  

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.