- Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
- Salary: From $101,616 to $108,140 p/a plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Senior Contract Management Officer
About The Team
The Chief Procurement Office provides expert advice, strategic direction and procurement solutions to deliver the Council Plan and drive impactful service outcomes. With a focus on providing strategic contract lifecycle services, we’re leading the charge in delivering critical infrastructure, goods and services to our community
About The Role
The Senior Contract Management Officer is responsible for providing quality service in contract management and administration including planning, operational and commercial performance, data analytics and reporting, governance, risk, and compliance functions within a procurement framework.
In this role, you will dive into the world of contract management and administration to support Corporate Contract Management (including Goods, Services and Consultancies). Responsibilities include monitoring service outcomes, analysing performance data, and collaborating to support stakeholders. You'll also champion service quality, value creation and realisation, prepare contract documentation, and work with the team to implement business improvement initiatives.
Your salary will be determined by the alignment of skills and experience to the core criteria of the role.
We’re Looking For People Who Have
- Experience in contract management and administration.
- Process oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Organised and self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Experience creating contract documentation such as variations and extensions.
- Ability to compile and/or review contract performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Experience building and maintaining strong and positive stakeholder relationships.
- Sound skills utilising software including Adobe, Outlook, Word, Excel and maintain accurate data in systems including Open Windows, SAP, Objective and SharePoint record management.
- Experience using SAP financial management system.
- Ability to solve problems using knowledge, critical thinking and sound judgement including analytical, research and evaluation skills.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How To Apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Ashley Shannon
Contact Email [email protected]Closing Date Friday 28th August 2026/11:59pm AEDT
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.