Senior Contract Specialist

The Opportunity – Help build places people love to live

Join Stockland’s Group Legal and Risk team as a Senior Contract Specialist supporting our Masterplanned Communities portfolio on a 12‑month fixed term contract based in our South Brisbane Office.

This role supports large scale residential developments and plays a critical role in ensuring our conveyancing function, including contract preparation and execution, settlements, and registrations are delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time. You will partner closely with Sales, Development, Finance, and external legal providers in a fast paced, high volume environment where quality and judgment matter.

This opportunity suits an experienced contract or conveyancing professional who enjoys ownership, complexity, and contributing at a senior level within a collaborative team.

We’re Looking For a…

Senior conveyancer, lawyer or contract specialist who is confident managing end to end residential transactions, leading work within their portfolio, and acting as a trusted point of contact for stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will oversee the end to end contract and conveyancing process across allocated Masterplanned Communities, supporting sales targets and settlement outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the preparation and execution of contracts, disclosures, variations, extensions, and terminations
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external law firms to initiate conveyancing instructions and progress matters
• Reviewing contract terms and amendments, and managing escalations in line with internal policies
• Preparing and lodging plans for registration and managing conditions, dates, and obligations
• Creating settlement statements, managing PEXA workspaces, and coordinating settlements
• Managing deposits, adjustments, reconciliations, duties, and approvals
• Ensuring documents are executed, distributed, and stored accurately across systems
• Maintaining compliance with governance frameworks, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Supporting reporting and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with knowledge sharing and providing support to peers where required

This role exists to ensure complex residential transactions are delivered efficiently, accurately, and with a strong focus on risk and compliance.

About You

You are comfortable working at pace while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. You communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment, and take pride in delivering reliable outcomes. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders and contributing constructively within a senior, professional team.

Experience & Skills That Count

• Strong experience in contract administration, conveyancing, or residential property transactions
• Solid understanding of real estate development and Titles Office registration processes
• Demonstrated experience using PEXA
• Exposure to systems such as DocuSign, Salesforce, SAP, and SharePoint
• Ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities, and compliance requirements
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with financial and legal documentation

Licences or legal qualifications are welcome but not essential. Practical experience and capability are key.

The Right Mindset

• Customer focused and professional in approach
• Accountable and confident in decision making
• Collaborative and supportive of others
• Comfortable with change, volume, and complexity
• Committed to learning, improvement, and compliance

The Stockland Proposition

At Stockland, we work together to create better places and experiences for everyone. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed.

You will be supported by a strong professional community, exposed to meaningful work, and trusted to contribute at a senior level. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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