Waste Services Contracts Officer

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

Fixed Term Position - 24 Months

It’s an exciting time to join the City. As we bring the Council Plan 2025-2035 to life, we are growing and reshaping our organisation to better deliver on the priorities that matter most to our community. That means new opportunities for people who want to contribute to meaningful work, help shape how we deliver services, and be part of a team building for the future.

Joining us now means stepping into an organisation with ambition, momentum and a clear sense of purpose. You’ll be part of a team committed to making a real difference for our community and helping create a connected, resilient and thriving future for the City.

About the Role

The City of Karratha is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Waste Services Contract Officer to support the administration, procurement, reporting and contract management functions within our Waste Services team.

Working closely with the Supervisor Waste Administration and Contracts, you will play an important role in maintaining contract records, supporting procurement processes, preparing reports and ensuring accurate data and financial administration that supports the delivery of essential community services.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the 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.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in contract administration, procurement support, financial administration 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 and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new business systems.

Why Join Us?

• 6 weeks annual leave and 13% superannuation
• Allowances of up to $26,188 per annum
• Enjoy your own Free individual membership to our recreation centres and pool facilities, and access $500 of Salary Sacrifice arrangements that can be used for specific programmes or family memberships
• Up to $3,000 per year for approved study relevant to your role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support