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• Oversee program contracts & ensure end to end contract administration, governance & reporting for a leading Mental Health Provider
• Permanent role | Full time
• Hybrid & Burnley Location

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

The Business Services team which has responsibility for the following functions within the organisation: Financial Control, Financial Planning & Analysis, Information Systems, Facilities Management and Property Services, and the co-ordination of Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance across the organisation.

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager for a permanent, full time opportunity in the Burnley area. You will work with the relevant general managers overseeing each program contract and are responsible for ensuring end to end contract administration, governance, and reporting is in place to support the governance of all contracted and subcontracted services. The role provides a critical organisational shift to a mature contract management operating model — administratively, operationally, and culturally.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end development of contracting and subcontracting agreements, variations, extensions, and schedules.
• Liaise with legal support as required to obtain timely advice, clarify complex provisions, and ensure contract terms reflect organisational requirements.
• Manage all outgoing communication with contractors and subcontractors relating to contractual matters
• Maintain the organisation’s legal contracts procedure and related processes.
• Establish and maintain a subcontracting governance framework, including roles, responsibilities, controls, and escalation pathways.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Extensive experience in contract administration, legal coordination, procurement, or service delivery governance.
• Strong understanding of government funded service models (health, community, or human services preferred).
• High-level ability to draft, interpret, analyse, and operationalise complex contractual arrangements.

Desirable

• Experience in managing subcontracting relationships exceeding $20M annually.
• Experience in drafting contracts

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Option to access Meal and Entertainment allowance up to $2,650 p.a. via Salary Packaging.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International, for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.

Interested?

To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499756. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Wednesday 17 June 2026. Please contact the person below for more information.

Sarah Harrison – Risk Manager
Sarah.Harrison@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

 PD Contract Manager (Enterprise Risk & Governance) 20260602.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and NDIS Workers Screening Check.