Contracts And Procurement Advisor

Www.chandlermacleod.com; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Contracts & Procurement Advisor for an eight-week assignment in Frankston, VIC. The role pays $63 per hour plus super and focuses on hands-on procurement support, contract management, and governance compliance within a local government setting.

You will advise on procurement and tendering activities, assist with contract administration and monitoring, and help with tender evaluations while ensuring alignment with policies and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract administration, or tender management is required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support across procurement and tendering activities.
• Assist with contract administration, monitoring, and compliance.
• Support tender evaluations and associated documentation.
• Ensure procurement processes align with internal policies and legislative requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and deliver best value outcomes.

Skills

Procurement

Contracts administration

Tender management

Job description

Contracts & Procurement Advisor

Location: Frankston, VIC

Rate: $63 per hour + Super

Contract: 8-Week Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Advisor to provide short-term leave coverage within a local government organisation based in Frankston. This is a hands‑on role supporting procurement and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, tendering requirements, and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support across procurement and tendering activities
• Assist with contract administration, monitoring, and compliance
• Support tender evaluations and associated documentation
• Ensure procurement processes align with internal policies and legislative requirements
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and deliver best value outcomes

About You

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contracts administration, or tender management
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance and compliance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Experience within Local Government or another highly regulated environment will be highly regarded

We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.