Contract Administrator NEW

The Opportunity

Ventia has two opportunities available for Contract Administrators to join our AGFMA team in Adelaide.

The Across Government Facilities Management Arrangements (AGFMA) contract is one of South Australia’s largest and most diverse facilities management contracts, supporting more than 5,000 government assets across 48 agencies. From schools and hospitals to emergency services and office accommodation, AGFMA plays a critical role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable facilities services across the state.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role is responsible for providing accurate and timely contract administration support across head contract and subcontract obligations. You will work closely with operational and commercial teams to maintain contract records, monitor obligations, coordinate correspondence and support compliance with contractual requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has strong attention to detail and thrives in a role that balances commercial administration, stakeholder engagement and process improvement.

Benefits

At Ventia, we invest in our people and provide a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career growth and work-life balance, including:

• Salary: $90,000 – $105,000 TFR (inclusive of 12% super).
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• A flexible and supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including EAP support, wellness initiatives and Fitness Passport. 
• Access to VenPerks, offering discounts and savings at 450+ retailers. 
• A supportive and inclusive team culture with opportunities for career development within one of Australia’s leading infrastructure services providers.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Contract Administration: Maintain contract and subcontract registers, contractual correspondence, notices, claims and key documentation to ensure obligations are effectively managed.
• Commercial Support: Provide commercial and administrative support to the Commercial Manager and operational teams, including monitoring contract deliverables, variations and approvals.
• Compliance & Governance: Support compliance with contractual requirements, delegations of authority and governance processes, ensuring records are accurate and audit-ready.
• Reporting & Documentation: Coordinate the preparation and maintenance of reports, submissions and contract documentation to support informed decision-making.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors and client representatives to facilitate effective contract outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Assist in identifying contractual risks, supporting the resolution of issues and improving processes, systems and controls to enhance contract performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A qualification in Business, Commerce, Contract Management, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in a Contract Administrator, Commercial Administrator or similar role, with sound knowledge of contract administration, document control, contract registers and compliance requirements. 
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational, commercial and client teams. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with contract management or business systems. 
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and positive commercial outcomes.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
 
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 168024 

**Please note applications close on Sunday 9th August 2026**