Contract Officer (Road Infrastructure & Assets)

Local Government Procurement; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Flexible work arrangements

Modern Sydney CBD office

Job summary

Local Government Procurement (LGP) in Sydney is seeking a Contract Officer to manage and administer contracts, engage with contractors, and ensure compliance with documentation and reporting standards.

You will oversee planning, administration and execution of key tender processes while collaborating with a dedicated team. The role emphasizes robust organisational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contracts or supply chain.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and balance strategic and urgent needs.
• Strong administrative and analytical skills with a results focus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Qualifications in procurement, contracts, supply chain, commerce, or business, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors' compliance with administrative requirements.
• Maintain data accuracy in CRM, Vendor Panel and website.
• Manage day-to-day contract processing tasks.
• Handle debt collection to secure contract management fees.
• Analyse contract data for insights.
• Assist in preparing tender documents, ensuring compliance.
• Manage the execution of deeds.
• Collaborate with a team to achieve broader goals.

Skills

Procurement

Contracts

Supply chain management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Administrative

Analytical

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Qualifications in procurement, contracts, supply chain, commerce, or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Contract Officer (Road Infrastructure & Assets)

Local Government Procurement – Sydney CBD NSW

We are seeking a skilled Contract Officer to join our team at LGP.

What We Offer

• Full-time opportunities (permanent and fixed-term)
• Hybrid, flexible work arrangements
• Modern office located in Sydney CBD, just a 3-minute walk from Wynyard station

About the Role

As a Contract Officer at LGP, you will play a pivotal role in managing and administering a variety of ongoing contracts. You’ll engage with both existing and new contractors, ensuring all contract documentation—revisions, correspondence, performance reporting—aligns with the specified requirements.

Additionally, you’ll oversee the planning, administration, and execution of key tender processes.

For more details about LGP’s work in local government procurement, visit www.lgp.org.au

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors' compliance with administrative requirements
• Maintain data accuracy in LGP's CRM, Vendor Panel, and website
• Manage day-to-day contract processing tasks
• Handle debt collection to secure contract management fees
• Analyse contract data for valuable insights
• Assist in preparing tender documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Manage the execution of deeds
• While this role involves independent contract management, you’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated team to achieve broader organisational goals. Managing a large volume of approved and potential contractors will require strong organisational skills.

Key Requirements

• Experience in procurement, contracts, or supply chain management
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and balance strategic and urgent needs
• Strong administrative and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Qualifications in procurement, contracts, supply chain, commerce, or business, or equivalent experience

About LGP

Local Government Procurement Pty Ltd (LGP), established in 2006 by Local Government New South Wales, provides councils with a coordinated, professional approach to procurement. We build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the procurement and supply chain functions operate cohesively, achieving best practice.

LGP is a medium-sized business with a high standard of ethics and a flexible, modern work environment. We are committed to attracting the best talent in the field.

LGP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For a copy of the position description or any inquiries, please email******@lgp.org.au.