Contract Administrator in Melbourne

Cenitex is looking for a dedicated Contract Administrator to support the delivery of high‑quality ICT services across government by ensuring our commercial arrangements are well‑managed, compliant, and delivering value. In this role, you’ll take ownership of contract lifecycle activities, maintain accurate and audit‑ready records, and help drive consistent contract performance across a diverse supplier base. You’ll work closely with procurement specialists, project teams, service owners, and suppliers to ensure contracts are executed properly, risks are identified early, and obligations are met. This role is central to maintaining strong commercial governance, supporting informed decision‑making, and improving the way Cenitex manages its contracts and vendor relationships.

What you will be working on:

• Preparing contract variations, extensions, renewals, and documentation to ensure compliance with Cenitex requirements and procurement policies.
• Maintaining accurate contract registers, records, and reporting tools, ensuring reliable information for governance and audits.
• Supporting continuous improvement of contract management processes, guidelines, and systems, and assisting with sourcing activities when needed.
• Initiating and sustaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to enable consistent contract outcomes.

Let’s talk about you!

You are someone with:

• Strong contract administration experience, with the ability to interpret, review, and administer ICT or commercial contracts.
• High proficiency with contract management systems and processes, supported by strong attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, able to identify issues, assess risks, and provide commercially sound recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidently engaging with suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders.

Why work for Cenitex

Cenitex supports a modern, agile and productive public sector, and is driven by the Government’s commitment to a digital Victoria and better outcomes for the community. Cenitex’s purpose is to be the Victorian Government’s trusted IT Partner. We know uniting the best technology and the brightest individuals is the key to our success and we know it is our people who bring our values to life and contribute to the success of our customers, organisation and their colleagues.

Culture and Benefits

Cenitex provides employees with essential support through all that life presents and want our employees to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage and support professional development and offer a flexible working environment with a focus on employee work-life balance. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

• Flexibility - spans where, when and how we work best
• Hybrid working - offers employees to work remotely 3 days a week, however it all starts with a conversation and from a place of flexibility
• Employee discounts - up to 10% across 500 retailers
• Automatic salary increases
• Centrally located - state-of-the-art offices and end of trip facilities in the heart of CBD
• Inclusive parental and carers leave entitlements.

We are proudly a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women and strongly encourage females to apply to the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Cenitex is proud of its diverse group of employees with a unique mix of skills and talent. We believe diversity and inclusion enhances our workforce capability and culture in delivering outstanding technology services and solutions for our customers. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. Cenitex is an equal opportunity employer. We highly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.