Job Description

Contracts Specialist

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Work Type: Permanent Full Time

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Location: Emerald

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Remuneration: Stream A, Level 6 - 7: $126,329.64 - $144,043.14 per annum inclusive of superannuation & locality allowance

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Directorate: Corporate Services

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Take your contract management expertise to the next level with a role that matters!

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Join our team as the contract management expert driving governance, performance and value across Council, where you'll provide expert advice, strengthen governance, support high-value contracts, and help ensure Council achieves value for money while managing risk and driving continuous improvement. The position acts as a business partner to contract owners and contract managers and provides direct support for strategic, high-value and high-risk contracts across Council. The role is also responsible for maintaining contract management systems, reporting and registers, monitoring compliance with Council's contract management framework and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

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In this role, you will support Procurement & Legal team by:

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- Coordinate the implementation and ongoing improvement of Council's Contract Management Framework.
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- Monitor compliance with contract management requirements and recommend corrective actions where deficiencies are identified.
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- Monitor supplier performance against contractual requirements, KPIs and service standards.
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- Prepare governance reports relating to contract performance, risk, compliance and organisational maturity.
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- Leading, mentoring and supporting a multi-disciplinary team
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- Establishing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships and providing exceptional customer service
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To Be Considered For This Opportunity, You Will Need

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- Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Law,



Project Management or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role.
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- QLD drivers' licence.
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- Knowledge of contract management principles, methodologies and best practice.
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- Sound understanding of procurement governance and public sector procurement.
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- Knowledge of contract law fundamentals and commercial contracting principles.
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- Knowledge of risk management and supplier performance management methodologies.
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- Knowledge of local government legislation and governance requirements.
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- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of, and experience with, procurement, tendering and contract management principles and procedures.
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Working For Central Highlands Region Has Its Benefits.

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We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

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Benefits Include

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- A generous superannuation scheme
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- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
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- Corporate uniform allocation
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- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
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- Wages paid fortnightly
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight
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As an equal chance employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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Candidates who meet the mandatory requirements outlined in the position description will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

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Pre-employment Checks

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To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

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The Pre-employment Checks Relevant To This Position Include

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- Right to Work in Australia
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- Medical Assessment
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- Criminal History Check
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- Reference and qualification checks
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Applications Close: Monday 28 September 2026 at 5pm.

📌 Contracts Specialist (10689) (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Regional Council
📍 Emerald