Waste Contracts & Procurement Specialist

City of Karratha; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

13% superannuation

Free recreation centre membership and\

Salary Sacrifice up to $500 per year

Study allowance up to $3,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The City of Karratha is seeking a detail-oriented Waste Services Contract Officer to support administration, procurement, reporting and contract management within the Waste Services team. This fixed-term 24-month position plays a key role in maintaining contract records and ensuring accurate financial administration to support essential community services.

You will work closely with the Supervisor Waste Administration and Contracts, contributing to procurement processes, data integrity and

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, procurement support, or a similar business support role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Well-developed analytical and reporting skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong digital literacy and ability to quickly learn new business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and monitoring of Waste Services contracts, including registers, KPIs, compliance records and documentation.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including RFQ/RFT documentation, evaluations and contract establishment processes.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and performance information to support service delivery and decision-making.
• Assist with financial administration activities, including invoice checking, expenditure tracking and contract reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and systems, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across Waste Services.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement support

Financial administration

Administrative skills

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Karratha is seeking a detail-oriented Waste Services Contract Officer to support administration, procurement, reporting and contract management within the Waste Services team. This fixed-term 24-month position plays a key role in maintaining contract records and ensuring accurate financial administration to support essential community services.

You will work closely with the Supervisor Waste Administration and Contracts, contributing to procurement processes, data integrity and