contract administration support officer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Job reference: 695486

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: SA Public Sector Employees only

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city's public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity

This role forms part of the Contract Management Directorate, which delivers contract management services for Transport and Infrastructure Projects to ensure quality outcomes for the South Australian public.

The Contract Administration Support Officer undertakes administrative duties to support the Section's contract administration activities including processing contract progress payment documentation, labour hire invoices, employees forms, reports and associated maintenance of records and systems.

The role also undertakes a range of general administrative and business support tasks across the Section and Directorate.

The incumbent of this role will be proactive and will need to have a close attention to detail, whilst maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.

This role requires the incumbent to operate with independence and the determination of priorities and work standards.

About You

The successful applicant will need to have:

• Experience in the provision of administrative and business support services.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience in the use of financial and records management systems including Basware and KNet, or equivalent.

If this sounds like you and you are a proactive and results-driven professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Special Conditions

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.
• The incumbent is expected to handle confidential and sensitive material and adhere to all relevant guidelines in relation to confidentiality, disclosure of information, impartiality, and conflict of interest.
• Some out of hours and weekend work may be required. Additionally, some intra / interstate travel may be required.

Remuneration

ASO3 - $ 67,589 to $ 72,033 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries

Phillip Dunn

Manager, Contract Administration

Telephone:

Email:

Application Instructions

Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply now' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Contract Administration Support Officer (ASO3)

Applications close: 25/09/2025 9:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.