APS5 ICT Contracts Administrator

Job Description

Position Title: APS5 ICT Contracts Administrator
Employment Type: Labour hire contract (approx 12 months with potential to extend)
Location: Canberra ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: Rates negotiable dependent on skills and experience
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must hold minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application

ABOUT THE ROLE

An Australian Government department is seeking up to two experienced ICT Contracts Administrators to support a busy team. This team manages a range of high-value and complex ICT contracts that support the departments global operations including critical telecommunications services that enable Australian Government agencies to communicate with international posts.

In this role you will provide contract administration and procurement support ensuring contracts are managed effectively and in line with government policies and procurement frameworks. Working closely with procurement and contract management specialists you will contribute to the smooth delivery of ICT contract management services across the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to ICT contract managers across contract management and procurement activities

• Assist with invoicing reviews correspondence reporting and records management

• Maintain electronic records and document management systems

• Create and maintain contract registers and tracking systems

• Monitor invoice approvals and payment processes

• Support central mailbox management and scheduling of meetings

• Record meeting minutes where required

• Assist with drafting procurement and contract documentation including tenders panels and contracts

• Collate contract management data and provide basic analysis and reporting

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience providing contract management support within Australian Government environments

• Knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and government procurement policy frameworks

• Experience supporting day-to-day contract management activities in line with relevant legislation policies and procedures

• Strong administrative organisational and communication skills

• Experience with electronic records management registers and invoice tracking

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

• Experience supporting ICT projects or capability delivery

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

ELIGIBILITY

• Current AGSVA security clearance (minimum NV1)

• Ability to work onsite in Canberra

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich on at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 24 March 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.