Senior Contracts Officer CBD | Full-time, office-based | Exclusive to Randstad
We’re recruiting a Senior Contracts Officer for a well-established, fast-moving commodity trading business headquartered in the CBD. This is an exclusive role and a key hire within a close-knit contracts and operations team.
This position is ideal for someone who is hands-on and enjoys being close to the detail, but also has the ambition and capability to step into a leadership role (Contract Manager) over time.
This role is perfect for an experienced Contracts Officer who is looking to upscale their career in a successful and profitable environment. Randstad has a long-standing partnership with this client, having successfully placed several team members who remain with the organisation today.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a small contracts team (3 FTE) supporting high-volume operations. The role starts as a senior individual contributor, heavily involved in processing, coordination, and stakeholder communication, while progressively taking on coaching responsibilities and acting as a 2IC during leave periods.
Longer term, this role is designed to evolve into a people leadership and contract management position, supporting the Contract Manager as the business continues to grow and improve systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Contract and Order Management
Prepare and manage contract documentation end-to-end.
Process purchase orders, sales contracts, invoices, packing lists, and shipment reports.
Maintain accurate and timely updates in MYOB Advanced.
Track shipments and liaise with agents, forwarders, transport providers, and customers.
Monitor contract progress to ensure delivery and compliance.
Assist with tender quotes and project bids.
Coaching and Team Support
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to junior team members.
Step in during sick leave or annual leave to lead the desk.
Help uplift capability and efficiency within a highly administrative team.
Cross-Functional and Office Support
Act as a central coordination point across internal teams.
Maintain vessel registers, customer contact lists, and filing systems.
Prepare reports, presentations, and basic analysis.
Answer and direct phone calls and respond to enquiries.
About You
Experience: Proven background in contracts, order management, logistics, or trade operations.
Technicality: Comfortable being hands-on, detail-focused, and proficient in data entry/systems.
Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate and smooth over interactions with challenging or high-pressure stakeholders.
Leadership: Prior exposure to coaching, mentoring, or informal leadership.
Ambition: A genuine desire to move into a management or senior operational role.
Commitment: Confident and happy working full-time in a professional CBD office environment.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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