An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Advisor to join a high-performing government agency based in the heart of Adelaide CBD. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on providing expert guidance and oversight of industry assistance contracts, ensuring alignment with South Australia’s economic development objectives. You will be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, flexible working arrangements, and professional growth. What you'll do: As a Commercial Contracts Advisor based in Adelaide CBD, you will play a pivotal role in advising on and managing industry assistance contracts between government agencies and private sector businesses. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve conducting thorough due diligence on investment proposals, negotiating robust contractual agreements that protect public interests, monitoring compliance with agreed terms, and providing strategic advice to improve contract management practices. You will also be responsible for preparing clear reports for senior management while ensuring all documentation meets legislative requirements. Success in this role requires excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders across both public and private sectors. By leveraging your analytical abilities and attention to detail, you will help deliver outcomes that support South Australia’s economic development priorities while upholding the highest standards of integrity. Conduct comprehensive financial, risk, and due diligence assessments of private sector investment proposals and requests for grants, loans, or other forms of government assistance to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Negotiate, draft, and administer financial assistance contracts between government entities and private sector organisations in a transparent and effective manner.Monitor and evaluate the performance of businesses receiving government support by assessing compliance with contractual obligations such as milestone achievements and payment claims.Communicate clearly and persuasively with internal and external stakeholders to progress contract matters and provide concise written advice to management and senior officials as required.Identify potential risks within contractual arrangements and support restructures or recovery actions to safeguard government interests.Provide expert advice on the development and implementation of strategies, policies, systems, and processes aimed at improving contract management capabilities across the agency.Prepare detailed reports for operational purposes, contributing valuable insights to inform decision-making at various levels within the organisation.Ensure all records, information, data, and business activities are managed in accordance with relevant legislation including the State Records Act 1997 and South Australian Government policies.Promote equal opportunity principles, work health and safety standards, and cultural inclusion by adhering to relevant Acts and associated legislation in all aspects of your work.Engage collaboratively with colleagues across departments as well as external partners to foster strong relationships that enhance service delivery. What You Bring To excel as a Commercial Contracts Advisor you will bring proven experience from roles involving financial analysis in banking or credit. Your background should include hands-on involvement in financial analysis - interpreting statements, building models - and negotiating agreements that balance risk mitigation with strategic objectives. Strong interpersonal skills are vital; you must be able to build rapport quickly with stakeholders ranging from business leaders seeking government support through to policy makers overseeing program delivery. Your attention to detail ensures all documentation is accurate while your organisational abilities allow you to prioritise tasks effectively under broad direction. A deep understanding of relevant legislation combined with advanced IT literacy means you can operate efficiently within regulatory frameworks whilst producing high-quality outputs. Above all else your commitment to ethical practice sets you apart as someone who can be trusted with significant responsibility. A tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline is essential for this role as it underpins your ability to interpret complex financial statements and conduct rigorous financial modelling.Significant experience in financial analysis including interpreting financial statements enables you to assess business performance accurately when evaluating proposals for government assistance.Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and developing commercial contracts ensures you can secure favourable terms while maintaining transparency throughout the process.Proven ability to draft well-structured written correspondence tailored for both internal stakeholders and external clients is crucial for communicating complex concepts clearly.Experience administering commercial contracts of a complex nature allows you to manage multiple agreements simultaneously while safeguarding organisational interests.Exceptional communication skills empower you to convey intricate commercial ideas persuasively across various audiences including senior officials within government departments.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Word and Excel - enables efficient preparation of reports, analyses, and documentation required by the role.Sound knowledge of business finance principles along with an understanding of contract law fundamentals supports your capacity to navigate legal frameworks confidently.Demonstrated experience applying relevant legislation such as Code of Ethics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), cultural inclusion policies, Work Health & Safety Act 2012 ensures compliance at every stage.Familiarity with AS ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Guidelines enhances your approach towards identifying risks within contractual arrangements. If you are ready to take your career forward by making a real impact on South Australia’s future prosperity then this could be your next great move - apply now! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Matheus Leão on 61 8 8216 3532 or mat.leao@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.
