Contracts Administration Officer

About the Role

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Administration Assistant to join our team. As an Administration Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the project management teams and performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and a team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to project managers in day-to-day activities
• Create and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and reports
• Ensure contracts are prepared and administered in compliance with all policies and procedures
• Obtain all internal stakeholder approvals where required
• Guide and help Project Managers and other stakeholders with understanding policies, procedures, processes, and tools

Our ideal candidate has:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite specifically MS Word
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• At least 1 year of experience as an Administration Assistant or related position
• Certificate, Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (desired but not mandatory)

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description. Apply now via the link to submit your application (incl. resume).

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?
Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.​

The​ Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced with care for the livestock and the environment and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

Applications close: 31 August 2026

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing [email protected]

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.