Lead Contract Administrator — Waste & Resource Recovery

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid/work from home options

Personal and professional development

Access to Fitness Passport

Counselling sessions

Nutritionist and financial advice

Job summary

City of Gold Coast is seeking a Contract Administration Lead to oversee contract administration, governance and documentation across key waste and resource recovery agreements. The role involves coordinating internal processes and guiding teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will lead, support and develop the team, providing practical guidance on contractual requirements and facilitating governance and reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in contract administration or contract management.
• Experience coordinating and administering complex contractual arrangements.
• Experience leading and developing team members with clear direction.
• Strong understanding of contract documentation, governance, reporting and compliance.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and advise stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder relationship skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail across multiple contracts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for key waste and resource recovery agreements.
• Manage governance activities, reporting, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Ensure agreements follow City policies and obligations.
• Prepare and maintain contract documentation (variations, registers, records).
• Contribute to contract management, negotiate scope and costs.
• Provide guidance on contract-related inquiries to internal teams.
• Build strong relationships with Waste and Resource Recovery and partners.
• Coordinate internal processes linked to contractual arrangements.
• Support timely reports on contract status and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration and processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Governance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law or equivalent knowledge and experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

City of Gold Coast is seeking a Contract Administration Lead to oversee contract administration, governance and documentation across key waste and resource recovery agreements. The role involves coordinating internal processes and guiding teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will lead, support and develop the team, providing practical guidance on contractual requirements and facilitating governance and reporting to stakeholders.