Facilities Contracts Lead

Take ownership of the contracts that keep the City's community buildings, depots and public facilities running safely and smoothly.

About the role

Reporting to the Coordinator Facilities Operations, you'll manage the City's facilities service, maintenance and supply contracts from start to finish. That covers scoping and tendering through to performance reviews, variations and renewals. In this specialist role, you'll be the City's go-to person for facilities contracts, giving advice to managers and internal teams and making sure contractors deliver secure, high-quality services and value for money.

You'll work closely with contractors, suppliers and internal teams to spot risks, resolve issues quickly and keep improving how our facilities services are delivered to the community.

A snapshot of your new role:

- Administer facilities service, maintenance and supply contracts across their full lifecycle, including variations, extensions and renewals
- Prepare scopes of work, specifications and tender documentation, and lead evaluations and contract awards
- Track contractor performance against KPIs and service levels through regular meetings, inspections and reviews
- Ensure contractors hold current licences, insurances and safety documentation, and meet their contractual obligations
- Verify invoices, track expenditure and contribute to budget forecasting and reporting
- Oversee programmed building maintenance delivered by contractors

What you will bring to the role:

- Certificate IV or Diploma in Procurement, Contract Management, Business Administration, Project Management or a related discipline,



or equivalent experience
- Proven experience administering and managing contracts, including interpreting contract documents and specifications
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract management frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems
- Current National Police Clearance

Highly regarded: experience in facilities, property or asset maintenance environments, knowledge of local government procurement regulations, and experience with TechnologyOne or another ERP system. For a closer look at the role please refer to the Position Description attached to the vacancy in our recruitment portal. Why you will love working at the City!

- A Permanent Full-Time role in a welcoming and thriving City.
- Work-life balance with a monthly rostered day off or ability to access a 9-day fortnight.
- $104,285.29 - $111,021.89 per annum + super.
- 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
- We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
- Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.




- Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
- Free on-site parking.
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
- Genuine commitment to learning and development.
- Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all. Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. You may also contact Gerrit Engelbrecht on [0466 698 281](tel:0466 698 281) for a confidential discussion. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5 pm, Friday 23 October 2026. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.

📌 Facilities Contracts Lead (Perth)
🏢 City of Canning
📍 Perth