Contracts Lead

Robert Walters is proud to be partnering with COEX, the not-for-profit organisation responsible for delivering Queensland's Containers for Change scheme. About COEX COEX is the not-for-profit organisation appointed to manage and grow Queensland's Containers for Change refund scheme. Since 2018, the organisation has kept over 10 billion containers out of landfill and returned more than $1 billion in 10c refunds to Queenslanders.

From driving sustainability and innovation to creating real impact in communities, the team is united by a shared commitment to increasing circularity outcomes and ensuring no container goes to waste. Watch the video above to hear from the COEX team and why they are proud to be part of the change.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Lead to join COEX's Brisbane-based team. Reporting to the General Manager, this role will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of corporate contracts, with a particular focus on technology (ICT), telecommunications, travel and leasing agreements.

Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will work closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to drive contract performance, manage risk, ensure compliance and deliver value across key business services. This role will suit a commercially minded contracts professional who enjoys building strong relationships, navigating complexity and contributing to organisational change and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and performance of key ICT, telecommunications, travel and leasing contracts
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with service providers, contractors and internal stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, KPIs and service levels
• Support contract negotiations, renewals and variations while identifying opportunities to maximise value and mitigate risk
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and governance requirements across the contract portfolio
• Provide commercial insights, reporting and recommendations to support business decision-making
• Contribute to business improvement, change and project initiatives that support the ongoing evolution of the scheme

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial contracts and supplier relationships
• Experience managing contracts across technology (ICT), telecommunications, travel, leasing or corporate services environments
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk, compliance and business outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience negotiating, administering and optimising contracts within a complex operating environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with confidence interpreting performance and commercial data
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment with competing priorities
• Experience supporting or leading change initiatives and projects will be highly regarded
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering results
• Full working rights in Australia

Why Join COEX?

COEX has been certified as a Great Place To Work® and recognised by Diversity Council Australia as an Inclusive Employer, reinforcing its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

The organisation is dedicated to fostering a welcoming workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and encourages applications from diverse communities, including people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you're looking to apply your commercial and contract management expertise in an organisation delivering meaningful environmental and community outcomes across Queensland, we'd love to hear from you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Elena Brady on 07 3032 2287 for a confidential discussion.