Contract Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Atturra Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Company description:

ATTURRA OPERATIONS PTY LTD

Job description:

What you'll be doing

Contract Officers, working to the Contract Manager's guidance, report to the Operations Manager and are responsible for managing contract administration for new and extending projects. The role supports Member companies from notification of a successful proposal submission through to contract management closeout. This requires careful checking of all documentation relating to wins and extensions, following fully documented procedures.

The role often has concurrent deliverables and, as it can be 'customer facing' with Members and clients, requires a calm methodical approach. From time to time, the role requires staff to work outside normal working hours to ensure contract management deadlines are met. Equally, on occasion the role is quiet.

The ideal candidate must be based in Canberra and will be required to work on site at our Belconnen office, 5 days per week, at 4 hours per day with great flexibility on offer.

Additionally, holding an Australian Citizenship is a minimum non-negotiable requirement for this role. Have an AGSVA Baseline Clearance or the willingness and ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in a small team
  • Accurately follow written procedures
  • Work confidently with the Microsoft Office suite of IT tools
  • Be capable of working with an eProcurement tool, such as SalesForce or Prokuria, with appropriate training
  • Liaise with Members to answer queries
  • Liaise with Clients to answer queries and negotiate contracts
  • Analyse and escalate potential risks
  • Maintain company systems including physical and digital records
  • Create and lodge various reports as required
  • Participate in regular operational and staff meetings
  • Support a collaborative environment within the SME Gateway office
  • Complete directed online training activities
  • Meet all security requirements to handle up to Official: Sensitive material
  • Undertake other duties as directed.

Working Conditions:

  • On-site 5 days per week
  • Canberra
  • Permanent part time

What will make you successful in this role?

  • Have a minimum of three years of processing or equivalent office experience.
  • Have exceptional time management, attention to detail, and prioritising skills.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have a pleasant phone manner to work directly with Members.
  • Be self-motivated & work well unsupervised.
  • Be an Australian citizen.
  • Have an AGSVA Baseline clearance or the willingness and ability to obtain one.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions.

We currently have 1100+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong who are using innovation to lead the way.

This is your chance to make an impact. Come and join our talented and creative team of change makers to redefine the future through technology.

SME Gateway is a network that connects and supports skilled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with Government, Defence, and Industry clients. We provide direct access to over 450 Australian SME businesses and thousands of professionals nationwide. SME Gateway offers a corporate structure, panel access, and proven processes, enabling SMEs to enter markets that are often difficult to access independently. We also help SMEs secure new business by providing essential resources and capabilities on a genuine 'value-for-money' basis.

What our people say:

"We are working towards a very bright future."

"It's a company with vision and a promising future."

Why you'll love working here

Culture of possibility

At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices.

A strong set of company values

Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for.

Valuable employee benefits

  • Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
  • Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
  • Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
  • Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
  • Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered

Commitment to supporting Australia's veterans

Atturra is proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) and is committed to supporting Australia's veteran community. We aim to enhance the employment experience for veterans by improving recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities to ensure they have a meaningful and impactful career with us.

What our people say:

"Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard."

How to apply

Careers | Atturra

Recruitment Agencies/Headhunters:

We got this covered. Our Talent Acquisition team is working on our hiring demands and will reach out should we need extra support. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via Agency Portal. Agencies are required to go through our procurement process, have an approved fee agreement, and be invited to participate in hiring for a job opening by the Atturra Talent Acquisition team. Any profiles or referrals submitted outside of this process will be deemed invalid. We request that you do not contact Atturra employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team for any hiring-related queries. To become an official supplier, send an expression of interest via

Atturra is committed to addressing the digital skills gap and advocating for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of Veteran or service status, gender, LGBTQI+ identity, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, or age.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, key accountabilities, and skills of persons so classified. Management reserves the right to add or change the job and relevant percentage of accountabilities as required, in its sole discretion.



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