Contract Officer Technical

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Tertiary qualification in contract management, law or relevant demonstrated experience
• LGO 5 ($84,827 - $88,532 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia.

We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We lead creation of a city for this and future generations by focusing on our transition to a circular economy that is resilient to social, financial and environmental shocks.

We are a Council led by our community to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council is growing Townsville.

About the role

This role will efficiently manage the tender process, by review of tender design, preparation of scope and technical documentation, preparation of contractors’ tender list, management of tender process, vetting and recommending tenders and engaging contractors to ensure compliance with Council standards and systems, in consultation with discipline leads.

The role will also review submissions of offers for compliance, undertake evaluations and assessments and prepare recommendation reports based on "Value for Money" principles and manage the planning and monitoring of contract administration including procurement arrangements and contract strategies to optimise outcomes and benefits to council with agreed levels of service delivery.  In addition, this role will build relationships to effectively manage the day-to-day requirements of appointed contracts.

About you

To be successful in this role you will require Tertiary qualifications in contract management, law or relevant demonstrated experience. You will also require a “C” class driver’s licence.

You will have significant experience in contract management across the contract life cycle, including procurement, contractor performance, analysis of progress and risks, resolution of issues, negotiation and recommendations for the authorisation of variations, extensions of time and payments and contract completion. You will also need experience with the end-to-end contract administration, records keeping governance and financial principles of contract management.

You will have demonstrated capability to negotiate contractual conditions and effective solutions against key contract deliverables and a superior level of written and numeracy skills to enable the production of well-structured documentation, including; contract documentation, business correspondence, recommendations, performance reports, service agreements / memorandums of understanding.

You will have excellent communication skills to ensure stakeholders, internal and external, are well informed and contract execution is successful and highly developed time management, research and analytical skills including the ability to work independently to plan work; set priorities, manage time and control costs within a dynamic working environment.

A sound understanding and application of legislation relevant to Local Government procurement, contracting and Finance, Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety Regulation, Advisory Standards, Industry Codes of Practice and other associated legislation relative to this position is required.

Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and must include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For further information review the Position Description. 

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Wednesday 27 March 2024

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au for a confidential discussion.