Contract Administrator

Careers at Council; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full Time

35-hour flexible workflow over 5 days

$97,348.35 to $105,376.59 +12% super

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council is seeking a Contracts Administrator for Urban Landscapes (Parks and Open Spaces) in Campbelltown. This permanent full-time role manages maintenance contracts across the full project life cycle, including scope development, procurement support, and performance monitoring.

The successful candidate will coordinate planning, delivery and review of minor projects and service works, with a focus on compliance and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in Contract Management, Project Management.
• Construction Management, Horticulture, Landscape Construction or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage urban landscapes (parks and open spaces) maintenance contracts across the full project life cycle.
• Scope development, procurement support, contract administration, performance monitoring and compliance.
• Coordinate planning, delivery and review of minor projects and service works.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Construction management

Horticulture

Landscape construction

Education

Relevant qualifications in Contract Management

Job description

Contracts Administrator Urban Landscapes (Parks and Open Spaces)

• Permanent Full Time, 35 hours per week
• $97,348.35 to $105,376.59 +12% superannuation
• Make a positive difference in our community

About us:

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started.

Campbelltown City Council is a progressive and innovative organisation in a City surrounded by green spaces and bushland, providing services to a vibrant and diverse community. We have a cohesive and collaborative culture that thrives on having an impact on the local community for the greater good.

An exciting opportunity exists to manage urban landscapes (parks and open spaces) maintenance contracts across the full project life cycle. The successful candidate will undertake scope development, procurement support, contract administration, performance monitoring, and compliance to ensure service outcomes meet community expectations. The role will also be integral to coordinating the planning, delivery and review of minor projects and service works.

What we are seeking:

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Contract Management, Project Management,

Construction Management, Horticulture, Landscape Construction or a related field

• High level knowledge and experience in administering service and works contracts., including risk

• Sound knowledge of maintenance delivery, minor landscape construction or public domain improvement works, commercial contractual arrangements, relevant legislation and codes of practice, and
  environmental, social, economic and financial considerations.
• Demonstrated experience in administering maintenance, service or minor works contracts, including scope
  development, estimating, programming and documenting contract packages
• Experience in contractor and consultant management, including monitoring service levels, reviewing
  deliverables and addressing non-conformance
• Well-developed skills in contract correspondence, reporting, record keeping, budgeting and financial
  administration

• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent Full Time
• 35-hour flexible workflow over 5 days per week
• $97,348.35 to $105,376.59 +12% superannuation

Key contact: For further information on this position, please contact Damien Curtis - Coordinator Urban Landscapes on 0438 687 ***.

Applicants Close: Midnight, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

Campbelltown City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation that acts in the best interests of children and young people in our community, ensuring they are safe, respected, listened to and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and respond to all allegations seriously, promptly and in line with our policies and procedures. We implement Child Safe Standards and provide safe, supportive environments that protect children and young people from harm, while encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect them and to share concerns. We aim to create inclusive spaces for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability. Through ongoing education, clear reporting processes and continuous improvement of our practices, we promote a strong culture of child safety and expect all staff, families and community members to uphold and contribute to this shared responsibility. Employees of Campbelltown City Council are expected to demonstrate child safe behaviours in the course of their work.