Contracts Administrator / Contracts Delivery Officer

City of Tea Tree Gully; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tea Tree Gully is seeking a Contracts Delivery Officer in Adelaide to manage programmed and ad-hoc works through contracted services. You will act as Superintendent's Representative, lead procurement for quotes and tenders, and ensure contractor performance aligns with policy and contract frameworks.

The role requires strong contract management, stakeholder engagement, negotiation and planning skills, plus IT proficiency and relevant cards.

Qualifications

• Strong contract and contractor management acumen.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Analytical thinker with practical problem-solving approach.
• High level planning and prioritising to meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills.
• Competent IT skills enabling use of corporate systems.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• DHS Working with Children check (or willingness to obtain).
• Willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, deliver and monitor programmed, preventative maintenance, compliance and ad-hoc works for Council facilities and external spaces through the engagement of contractors.
• Act as Superintendent's Representative and administer contracts.
• Contract management and contractor performance oversight.
• Adhere to Council's Procurement Policy and Contract Management Framework.
• Prepare and lead the procurement process for RFQ and RFT documents.
• Consult with other departments / teams of Council and amongst the Contracted Services team to prepare relevant documents.
• Oversee contractor performance and identify continuous improvement options.

Skills

Contract management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Planning & prioritising

Initiative

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Fantastic opportunity to join a proactive and collaborative team as a Contracts Delivery Officer within the City of Tea Tree Gully. You will benefit from challenges, variety and an opportunity to develop your career.

About the position

Reporting to the Coordinator Contracted Services, this position is responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad-hoc works through the engagement of contractors.

Key responsibilities are:

• Planning, procurement, delivery and monitoring of programmed, preventative maintenance, compliance and ad-hoc works for Councils facilities and external spaces through the engagement of contractors.
• Being the Superintendent's Representative and administering contracts.
• Contract management and contractor management.
• Adhering to Council's Procurement Policy and Contract Management Framework.
• Prepare and lead the procurement process for request for quote and request for tender documents.
• Consult with other departments / teams of Council and amongst the Contracted Services team to prepare relevant documents.
• Oversee the performance of contractors and contracts by undertaking regular reviews and inspections against contract deliverables to ensure quality and performance and to identify continuous improvement options.

Position Description - Contracts Delivery Officer

About you:

• Strong contract management and contractor management acumen.
• Strong understanding of reading and interpreting contracts.
• Strong capability to engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Innovative and analytical thinking with a practical approach to problem solving and negotiation.
• High level planning and prioritising skills to meeting competing deadlines.
• Strong use of initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.
• Well established communication skills.
• Competent IT skills that enable the use of corporate systems in the day to day work activities.
• Have or be willing to obtain the Construction Industry White Card.
• Must have a current DHS Working with Children check or the willingness to obtain one.
• Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical.

This position is 1 FTE, but may be awarded as a part time position should the preferred candidate wish to work part time.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

Salary range is between $95,585- $101,950 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 5pm 24 September 2026. We will be actively shortlisting and interviewing during the application period and the position may be awarded before the advertised close date.

For more information about the position or for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Marciniak - Coordinator Contracted Services on 0466 476 424.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.