Contracts Specialist (10689)

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking a Contracts Specialist to drive governance, performance, and value across Council. This role is crucial in providing expert advice, supporting high-value contracts, and managing risks while fostering continuous improvement.

The position is integral to the Procurement & Legal team, focusing on contract management frameworks and supplier performance monitoring. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, alongside a strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of procurement, tendering and contract management principles.
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and commercial contracting principles.
• Sound understanding of public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of Council’s Contract Management Framework.
• Monitor compliance with contract management requirements.
• Prepare governance reports related to contract performance.

Skills

Contract management principles

Procurement governance

Supplier performance management

Risk management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Law or related discipline

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD

11d ago , from Central Highlands Regional Council

Contracts Specialist
Work Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Emerald
Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 - 7: $126,329.64 - $144,043.14 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance
Directorate: Corporate Services

Take your contract management expertise to the next level with a role that matters!

Join our team as the contract management expert driving governance, performance and value across Council, where you'll provide expert advice, strengthen governance, support high-value contracts, and help ensure Council achieves value for money while managing risk and driving continuous improvement. The position acts as a business partner to contract owners and contract managers and provides direct support for strategic, high-value and high-risk contracts across Council. The role is also responsible for maintaining contract management systems, reporting and registers, monitoring compliance with Council’s contract management framework and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

In this role, you will support Procurement & Legal team by:

• Coordinate the implementation and ongoing improvement of Council’s Contract Management Framework.
• Monitor compliance with contract management requirements and recommend corrective actions where deficiencies are identified.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual requirements, KPIs and service standards.
• Prepare governance reports relating to contract performance, risk, compliance and organisational maturity.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting a multi-disciplinary team
• Establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and providing exceptional customer service

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Law, Project Management or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of contract management principles, methodologies and best practice.
• Sound understanding of procurement governance and public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and commercial contracting principles.
• Knowledge of risk management and supplier performance management methodologies.
• Knowledge of local government legislation and governance requirements.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of, and experience with, procurement, tendering and contract management principles and procedures.

Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Pre-employment Checks:

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Criminal History Check
• Reference andqualification checks

Applications Close: Monday 28 September 2026 at 5pm.