- Reference number2026 025
- Job TypeFull Time
- PackageCommencing at $96,759 per annum

Opportunity This Way

About Hindmarsh Shire

Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.

Our shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.

Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500 km² - and discover a place where community, prospect, and lifestyle come together.

Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:

Contracts, Procurement and Project Support Officer

Permanent Full Time

Salary commencing at $96,759 p.a. (plus superannuation)

Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking a highly organised and confident professional with relevant qualifications and/or experience in contract administration and procurement.

You will bring a strong understanding of contract management processes and systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors and employees. Success in this role will require sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.





If you enjoy balancing strategic thinking with hands-on coordination, thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that deliver lasting benefits for our communities.

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and a response specifically addressing the key selection criteria to [email protected]:

- Relevant qualifications and experience in contract administration and procurement.
- Experience in contract administration and the development of processes and systems relating to contract management and procurement.
- Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, contractors and employees to gain their cooperation and maintain good customer relations.
- Ability to manage time, prioritise and plan workload to complete work in accordance with deadlines.
- Local government experience an advantage.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.

Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 12:00noon.

For enquiries on this position, please contact Simon Landrigan, Manager, Project Management Office, on 03 5391 4444.

Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

📌 2026 025 Contracts, Procurement and Project Support Officer (Nhill)
🏢 Hindmarsh Shire Council
📍 Nhill