Contracts & Compliance Officer - Facilities

Western Downs Regional Council; Dalby; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Superannuation 12%

Relocation assistance (up to $5,000)

Salary packaging

Uniforms and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council in Dalby, QLD seeks a Contracts & Compliance Officer - Facilities to monitor contractor compliance across facilities service agreements and contracts, maintain records, and support performance reporting and administration.

The role focuses on ensuring contract requirements are met, maintaining documentation, and assisting KPI reporting, all within a supportive local government environment that encourages growth and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Proven/Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite products and other corporate systems to maintain records, analyse information, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience reviewing information with a high level of attention to detail to identify non-compliance, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising initiative to investigate issues, gather information, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience prioritising and managing competing tasks to meet deadlines and organisational requirements.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience analysing information, solving problems, and making sound decisions within established procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring contractor compliance against contract requirements, service standards, legislative obligations, and Council policies.
• Maintaining contractor compliance records, including licences, insurances, certifications, qualifications, and other mandatory documentation.
• Assisting with the monitoring and reporting of contractor performance, KPIs, and service outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

MS Office Suite

Attention to detail

Independent working

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contracts & Compliance Officer - Facilities

Western Downs Regional Council – Dalby QLD

The Contract Compliance Officer - Facilities is responsible for monitoring contractor compliance across Facilities service agreements and contracts, maintaining compliance records, supporting performance reporting, and providing administrative support to assist the effective delivery of Facilities services.

Key responsibilities

• Monitoring contractor compliance against contract requirements, service standards, legislative obligations, and Council policies.
• Maintaining contractor compliance records, including licences, insurances, certifications, qualifications, and other mandatory documentation.
• Assisting with the monitoring and reporting of contractor performance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and service outcomes.

About you

• Proven/Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders through strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite products and other corporate systems to maintain records, analyse information, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience reviewing information with a high level of attention to detail to identify non-compliance, discrepancies, and potential risks.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience working independently and exercising initiative to investigate issues, gather information, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience prioritising and managing competing tasks to meet deadlines and organisational requirements.
• Proven/Demonstrated experience analysing information, solving problems, and making sound decisions within established procedures and guidelines.

Work / life balance with flexible work arrangements and wellness programs.

Superannuation contribution of twelve (12) per cent in addition to annual salary.

Growth opportunities including skill development, mentorship, and career advancement.

Access to Corporate Health Plan.

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling.

Salary Packaging Available.

Allowances such as Locality Allowance may be applicable to your position.

Leave Loading of 17.5% on top of base rate of pay while on Annual Leave.

Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.

Job security in a local government position.

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be provided to the preferred candidate if relocating to the Western Downs Region.

About us

Western Downs Regional Council has been awarded the Large Employer of the Year award at the Darling Downs South West Region Queensland Training Awards for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Be part of a team that make a real difference within the communities we serve. Our mission drives us, and we want you to be part of the journey.

Applications close at 5.00pm AEST on Wednesday 21 October 2026