ASO6 Senior Contracts Officer

South Australian Housing Trust
Job reference: 853743
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Senior Contracts Officer is accountable to the Senior Manager, Public Housing Development, for ensuring construction contracts are appropriately managed and achieve improved outcomes within the SA Housing Trust (the Trust).

From the time contracts have been signed or commenced, the Senior Contracts Officer actively manages contracts throughout their life cycle in accordance with their terms. This includes working across the full range of internal and external key stakeholders keeping them well informed, and managing the performance of the contract to ensure requirements are met (including corrective actions) and that the contract delivers the anticipated value.
This role also includes the management of the Trust’s pre-qualification builders list and the associated reporting associated with this.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Clearance prior to being employed.
• The successful applicant may be required to hold a current Australian issued Drivers Licence, which must be maintained.

Role StatusLong term contract up to 30 June 2028.

RequirementsDesirable - Appropriate degree in Building, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field.

Remuneration$105,747 - $111,854 (ASO6) 

EnquiriesNick Pontikinas
0419 919 ***
***************@sa.gov.au

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and current SA Housing Trust Tenants would be welcome.

Application Instructions
You are required to submit a cover letter which should be no longer than two pages addressing how your skills, attributes, experience and capabilities align with the role description. You are also required to provide three work referees, preferably two of these will be your most recent line managers and attach your current resume via the online application form.

The SA Housing Trust Pre-Employment Declaration must be completed and submitted with application.

The SA Housing Trust embraces equity, diversity and inclusion in all forms across its workforce and customer base. The Trust recognises there are distinct demographic groups which have long been disadvantaged and that racism, ageism, sexism and other forms of discriminations are problems for our society. As such, the Trust is committed to tackling cultural stereotypes both within and outside of the organisation as well as providing a safe, respectful and inclusive place to work.

Applications close: 19/08/2026 6:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - ASO6 Senior Contracts Officer.pdf
- SA Housing Trust Pre-Employment Declaration Form.docx

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.