Contracts Management Officer

Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) is a regional local government that provides waste management and resource recovery services for its seven member councils, the Cities of Perth, Stirling, Joondalup, Wanneroo and Vincent and the Towns of Cambridge and Victoria Park, which together serve more than 800,000 residents.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Contracts Management Officer to join our Corporate Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing significant waste service contracts that support essential community services and environmental outcomes.

The Role, reporting to the Contracts and Procurement Manager, the Contracts Management Officer is responsible for the administration of MRC's major waste service contracts. The role ensures contractual obligations are met, contractor performance is effectively monitored, and MRC's commercial interests are protected. The position also supports compliance with Council policies, contractual requirements and local government legislation.

About you, you have 3 to 5 years' experience in contract management, including managing contractual relationships and ensuring services are delivered to the required standards and agreed timeframes.

Essential Requirements

· Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in contract administration or contract management.

· Demonstrated ability to interpret and administer commercial contracts.

· Strong written communication skills, including report writing and formal contract correspondence.

· Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including invoice validation and performance monitoring.





· Experience in procurement and contract administration.

· Relevant qualification in contract management, procurement, business, paralegal studies or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Desirable Requirements

· Experience within local government or the public sector.

· Knowledge of government procurement legislation and practices.

· Familiarity with financier arrangements, security agreements or side deeds.

· Experience managing large-scale service contracts.

Remuneration

Cash Salary range $110,000 to $120,000 dependent on experience, including benefits:

- Superannuation 12%
- Up to 7% co-contribution Superannuation (with 6% salary sacrifice).
- 22 days annual leave per year
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave (10 years’ service)
- Full time, 76 hours per fortnight
- Health and Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and development opportunities
- Free car parking

The Council maintains a solid Wellness Policy with all staff subject to random drug and alcohol testing. To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to provide a National Police Clearance.

MRC may begin assessing applications before the closing date.

A detailed position description and further information is available by contacting Sonia Cherico, phone: 9306-6304 email: [email protected], or by visiting the MRC website www.mrc.wa.gov.au.

The MRC is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments are based on merit.

Applications may be emailed to [email protected] marked confidential and addressed to the Human Resource Manager, and must reach MRC by 4.45pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

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