We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia's largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Business Unit The Enterprise Project Management Office supports the effective governance and delivery of Council's infrastructure project portfolio. The team provides consistent project management frameworks, commercial oversight and assurance processes to help projects meet Council's governance, compliance and accountability requirements.

The Opportunity

As the Commercial and Contracts Officer, you will provide specialist commercial and contract governance across Council's infrastructure project portfolio. You will support contracts throughout their lifecycle, from tender readiness and award through to practical completion, defect periods and the final release of securities. Working closely with Council's project leads, contract administrators, Procurement, Finance and contractors, you will maintain accurate commercial registers, review claims and variations for compliance, and help ensure key contractual obligations are met.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based from Council's Bruce Road Depot in Kalimna West and operates under Council's hybrid working model. An initial period of full-time office-based work will be required to support onboarding and training, with hybrid working arrangements available once the successful candidate has developed sufficient knowledge and capability in the role. While hybrid work flexibility is available, this role cannot be completed living outside of the region - an ongoing expectation of working from the office at least three days per week applies.

Key Responsibilities Include





- Review tender documentation for commercial completeness before release to Procurement.
- Coordinate contract award and pre-mobilisation requirements, including insurances, securities, contract execution and Superintendent appointments.
- Maintain contract lifecycle records and registers for variations, extension of time claims, securities, insurances and contractor performance.
- Review payment claims and variations for compliance with contract terms and Council's delegation requirements.
- Monitor key contract milestones, including practical completion, defect periods, final completion and the release of securities.

What We're Looking For

- Experience in construction contract administration, commercial governance or contract compliance.
- Knowledge of standard construction contracts, preferably AS 2124, including variations, securities and payment provisions.
- Robust organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate registers and audit records across multiple contracts.
- Well-developed written communication skills and the ability to build constructive working relationships while maintaining compliance requirements.
- A qualification in procurement, contract management, quantity surveying, construction or business, or equivalent experience.

Work-Life Balance

Why you'll love EGSC

- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas




- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries

- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!

A Supportive Environment

- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now! To Apply, Please Upload

- Your resume, including 2 references
- A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
- A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description

Questions? Contact Raghav Thapar, Project Management Office Coordinator or Kym Ross, Enterprise Project Management Lead on (03) 5153 9500 Applications close at 11:45pm on 5 November 2026 Required Pre-employment Checks

- Police Check

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age. East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.

📌 Commercial and Contracts Officer (Kalimna West)
🏢 East Gippsland Shire Council
📍 Kalimna West