Capital Delivery
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
IFA Level 8 - $151,485 per annum plus superannuation
+ $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
+ vehicle private use
+ additional 5 days recreation leave
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
You will lead the Contracts section, overseeing procurement planning, tendering, constructability reviews and construction contract management. The role ensures robust commercial discipline, consistent contract practices, effective risk management and high‐quality delivery outcomes. You will also provide strategic commercial and technical advice to the Executive Manager Capital Delivery.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Lead procurement and delivery of externally contracted civil infrastructure projects.
Manage tendering, scopes, estimates and contract documentation in line with legislation and policy.
Oversee constructability reviews and pre‐contract planning with design teams and stakeholders.
Administer construction contracts, including Superintendent duties, managing performance, variations, claims, cost, time, quality and safety.
Establish and maintain contract management frameworks that support consistency, accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead and develop the Contracts team, managing priorities, capability and performance.
What You'll Need For Success
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (AQF7+).
Strong civil construction and contract management experience,



including resolving complex constructability issues.
Skilled in preparing specifications, BOQs, estimates and procurement documentation.
Demonstrated client‐side project management capability across scope, variations, budgets, programs, quality, safety and compliance.
Strong understanding of construction methodologies, standards, procurement and contractual risk allocation.
Proven leadership capability in a multidisciplinary setting.
What's Nice To Have
RPEQ registration.
We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
What We Offer
Values based culture
Employee discount shopping program
Professional development
Flexible working arrangements including work from home
Study assistance program
Novated leasing
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency services leave
Uniform subsidy
Years of service rewards
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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📌 Manager Contracts (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland