Contracts Manager

Join RFDS as our Contracts Manager and help shape a modern, best‑practice contract management function. You’ll take ownership of a diverse contract portfolio, bring consistency to how we manage risk and performance, and empower teams with clear frameworks and tools.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building capability, improving processes, and providing trusted contractual advice—while progressively expanding into renewals and future contract reviews as the function matures.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Commerce or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts across their full lifecycle within complex or regulated environments
• Strong understanding of contract governance, compliance and risk management
• Proven ability to establish frameworks, systems and processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability

About the role

• Full Contract Lifecycle Management: Oversee a portfolio of contracts from execution to close-out, maintaining frameworks, systems, records, and governance controls.
• Compliance, Risk & Performance Monitoring: Ensure legal and policy compliance, manage contractual risks, and track supplier/customer performance against KPIs and service levels.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact for contract matters, building strong internal and external relationships while supporting stakeholders with obligations and best practices.
• Systems & Continuous Improvement: Develop and optimise contract management systems and processes, digitise records, and drive improvements in governance, efficiency, and future contracting practices.
• Commercial, Safety & Operational Support: Assist with variations, renewals and value-for-money considerations; model safety leadership; maintain consumer focus; and support operational excellence and budgeting.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time role
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
• Novated Lease options 
• Hybrid work environment and flexible hours (work from home options available)
• Jandakot based office 
• Free parking

About Us

The RFDS provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

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At RFDS WO, we are committed to ensuring inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute. We welcome people from all backgrounds including people of diverse cultures, abilities, gender and sexual identities, beliefs, and those with family or caring responsibilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know, as we are committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible experience for all.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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