Contracts & Procurement Specialist

Douglas Shire Council; Douglas Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Up to 5 weeks annual leave

3 weeks personal leave

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Training and development opportunities

Active social club

Job summary

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide professional contract administration services that support procurement and contract management practices. The role ensures contractual compliance, governance, and accurate financial records while contributing to efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting or contract management within local government, plus knowledge of procurement processes and AS4000-1997.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or contract management within local government.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and contract legislation.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional contract administration services.
• Ensure contractual compliance and governance.
• Maintain accurate financial and contract records.
• Support efficient delivery of projects and services.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Accounting experience

Contract management

Procurement processes

MS Word

Excel

CRM system

GIS system

AS4000-1997

Reporting skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Authority

InfoXpert

Customer Request Management System (CRM)

GIS system

Job description

Douglas Shire Council is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide professional contract administration services that support procurement and contract management practices. The role ensures contractual compliance, governance, and accurate financial records while contributing to efficient project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in accounting or contract management within local government, plus knowledge of procurement processes and AS4000-1997.