Strategic Contract & Procurement Lead

City of Darwin; Darwin; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

15 days of personal leave

12% superannuation

Wellbeing program

Employee assistance counselling

Job summary

The City of Darwin is seeking a Contract Management Officer in Darwin, Australia. This hands-on role sits in the Operations Program, handling procurement and contract management activities, from RFQs to KPI setting and contractor performance monitoring.

You will support evaluations, variations, renewals and dispute resolution, maintain contract registers, and help improve contract management systems while ensuring compliance with legislation and probity requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in contract law, procurement or related field.
• At least five years’ experience in contract management and procurement.
• Knowledge of Local Government Act and procurement regulations.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret contract terms.
• Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
• National Criminal History Check current or willingness to obtain.
• C Class Driver Licence.
• General Construction Industry White Card or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Draft RFQ and tender specifications from requirements.
• Set KPIs and monitor contractor performance.
• Manage variations and renewals of contracts.
• Support evaluation panels and dispute resolution.
• Maintain forward procurement plan and contract registers.
• Contribute to contract management system improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and probity requirements.
• Build and maintain good relationships with contractors and colleagues.

Skills

Five years’ experience

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in contract law or procurement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

The City of Darwin is seeking a Contract Management Officer in Darwin, Australia. This hands-on role sits in the Operations Program, handling procurement and contract management activities, from RFQs to KPI setting and contractor performance monitoring.

You will support evaluations, variations, renewals and dispute resolution, maintain contract registers, and help improve contract management systems while ensuring compliance with legislation and probity requirements.