Contract Administrator

Join One of Australia's Leading Family-Owned Businesses

Baiada is a proudly Australian-owned company and a leader in the poultry industry, supplying premium quality products nationwide through iconic brands including Steggles and Lilydale Free Range. With operations across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, and our Head Office based in Pendle Hill, we have built a strong reputation on quality, integrity and family values.

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Contracts Administrator to join our Corporate team. Reporting within our Head Office function, this role will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Legal team, providing critical support in the administration, governance and management of commercial contracts and key business agreements across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for accuracy, compliance and business process excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including preparation, review, distribution, execution and ongoing administration of commercial agreements.

• Coordinate contract approvals and execution processes with executives, legal representatives and business stakeholders.

• Maintain contract records and document management systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance.

• Monitor key contract milestones, including renewals, expiries and obligations, and proactively coordinate required actions.

• Prepare agreements, correspondence, notices and supporting documentation using approved templates and processes.

• Conduct due diligence activities including PPSR searches, compliance checks, audits, subpoenas and information requests.

• Maintain contract registers, governance records, reporting frameworks and document control systems.

• Support the Executive and Legal teams with contract administration, project coordination and corporate governance activities.

• Act as a key contact for contract-related enquiries and build strong relationships across all areas of the business.

About You

• Previous experience in Contracts Administration, Legal Administration, Commercial Administration or a similar role.

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Experience managing confidential documentation and maintaining accurate records.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with senior stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Experience with contract management or document management systems will be highly regarded.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why Join Baiada?

• Opportunity to work directly with senior executives and legal professionals.

• Exposure to a diverse range of commercial agreements and corporate projects.

• Join one of Australia's largest and most respected family-owned food manufacturing businesses.

• Collaborative and supportive corporate environment.

• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing national organisation.

Additional Requirements

Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, candidates must not own or have regular contact with poultry, birds or pigs and must be willing to comply with the Company's biosecurity policies and procedures.

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia at the time of application. As part of the recruitment process, and ongoing employment where required, successful candidates may be subject to background screening including verification of working rights, police checks, medical assessments and drug and alcohol testing.

**No agencies please