Job Description
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Play a key role in managing the contracts behind essential Waste Services for the Darebin community.
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Work closely with major waste contractors to drive strong performance and service outcomes.
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Manage a diverse portfolio spanning waste collection, resource recovery and related services.
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Influence contractor performance, compliance, risk and value for money.
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Help improve how Council manages and delivers critical waste services.
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Competitive Salary plus superannuation, along with flexible working arrangements.
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Keep essential waste services performing at their best.
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Use your contract management expertise to drive strong contractor performance, compliance and value across Darebin's Waste Services portfolio.
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About the role:
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As the Waste Services Contracts Officer, you'll provide specialist contract management support across Darebin's Waste Services portfolio.
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You'll work closely with operational teams and waste contractors to monitor performance, manage contractual requirements and identify risks, issues and opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle.
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From KPIs and expenditure to variations, renewals and contractor performance, you'll help ensure Council's waste contracts deliver safe, reliable, compliant and value-for-money outcomes for the community.
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You will:
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Manage and monitor Waste Services contracts and contractor performance.
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Track KPIs, expenditure, risks, milestones, renewals and contractual obligations.
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Work with contractors to address performance issues and improve service outcomes.
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Support variations, extensions, renewals and other contract requirements.
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Identify and manage contractual, financial, operational and compliance risks.
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Provide clear reporting, analysis and advice to the Manager Operations & Waste.
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Support consistent and effective contract management practices.
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Identify opportunities to improve contract performance,



efficiency and value for money.
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Work closely with operational teams, suppliers and contractors to resolve issues and deliver outcomes.
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About you:
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You're an experienced contract management professional who understands the importance of strong contractor relationships, performance accountability and effective governance.
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You will bring:
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Demonstrated contract management experience, ideally within waste services or a comparable operational environment.
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Strong experience monitoring contractor performance and KPIs.
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Sound commercial, financial and risk management capability.
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Strong understanding of contract obligations, variations, renewals and compliance.
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Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical and reporting skills.
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The ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues pragmatically.
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A proactive approach to improving contract performance and value for money.
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Why Darebin?
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Darebin City Council is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We proudly serve one of the most diverse communities in Victoria, and we know that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.
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We offer:
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A supportive team environment
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Opportunities for professional development and growth opportunities
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A workplace that values collaboration, integrity, respect and creativity
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The chance to make a real difference
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Applications close on .
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Pre-employment Checks
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Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough 'Safety Screening' processes apply.
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To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.
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All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.
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📌 Waste Services Contracts Officer (South Australia)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 South Australia