Contracts and Business Development Administrator

Relationships Australia is a community sector organisation with a proud and rich history. We connect with families, communities, and thousands of people across the lifespan. You may know us for our family and couples counselling – we also give back to the community through our work in family violence prevention, working with people experiencing gambling harm, with families that have been touched by the sudden death of a loved one, with people who have experienced trauma and with people who are challenged by their mental health, among other things.

With us you will work with people at times of vulnerability in their lives, create a career you’ll love and join a warm and caring team who make a difference. We have flexible working arrangements, access to $2,000 worth of professional development opportunities, and access to supervision.

• Ongoing Part-time (0.5 FTE or 2.5 days per week) located in Deakin, ACT or Wagga Wagga, NSW
• Annual Salary between $92,286.48 to $99,294.52, plus Superannuation, NFP Salary Packaging, Paid Christmas closure and other generous leave provisions under our Enterprise Agreement.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Contracts and Business Development Administrator will:

• Coordinate and manage the Contracts and Business Development Team's shared inbox, applying judgement to prioritise and resolve routine matters and escalating complex or sensitive items appropriately.
• Provide secretariat support for contract and funder meetings, including preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, and proactively following up on agreed actions, escalating overdue items to relevant staff.
• Establish and maintain a well-organised file management structure and contribute to the development of records management procedures for the function.
• Monitor tender portals and funding notifications in collaboration with the Contracts and Business Development Lead.
• Coordinate content to program and contract reports, tender submissions and other organisational documents, working to tight timeframes across multiple funders.

1. A qualification in business, social sciences / human services, communications, or a related area, or relevant experience in an administrative role
2. Demonstrated experience coordinating administrative or secretariat functions in a fast-paced environment, including experience supporting contract, tender or project processes.
3. Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing accurate minutes, reports and formatted organisational documents to a high standard.
4. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and initiative in coordinating competing priorities and progressing approvals where procedures are not always clearly defined.
5. Sound computing skills, including confidence maintaining trackers and databases and using them to identify and escalate risks.

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description on our Careers site.  To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded not-for-profit, community-based organisation in a position where you will have the opportunity to continue to grow and develop your career. You will receive a generous package including professional development and NFP salary packaging. In this role you will be able to make a positive difference in the lives of people in the community every day.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, Apply today!  Shortlisting and interviews will occur as applications are received.

Submit your resume with names of two work related referees and a cover letter specifically addressing each of the selection criteria (no more than half a page response under each criterion).

For a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the position description.  To view the position description, click on the paper clip on the upper right side of the screen. Applications that do not address selection criteria will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

Applications should be submitted only via the “Apply” button on RACR's careers site. 

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30 August 2026