Senior Tenders and Contracts Adviser(200991)

Maximum Term Contract Full Time-36.25hours per week- until 27/08/2027 with the possibility of extension

$118,666.78to$125,907.88Annually+ 13% super

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.

Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.

Join our team as a Senior Tenders and Contracts Adviser

Every year, more than 500,000 customers use Redland City Council's 8 waste facilities and our services support over5.5 million bin collections across the city annually. As part of ourWaste Operations Unit, you'll help manage the contracts and procurement activities behind these essential community services.

As ourSenior Tenders and Contracts Adviser, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for the end-to-end management of 14 major waste service contracts valued at $38 million. Combining strategic procurement, contract management and commercial leadership, you'll oversee everything from developing tender documentation and awarding contracts through to contractor performance, negotiations and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to influence critical services relied upon by residents every day while delivering long-term value for Council and the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead major procurement activities - oversee complex tenders, contract development and procurement processes for critical waste services.





Manage high-value contracts - provide strategic oversight of 14 operational contracts with a combined annual spend of $38 million.

Drive contractor performance - monitor KPIs, compliance and service standards to ensure strong operational outcomes.

Provide commercial expertise - lead negotiations, variations and contract escalations while balancing risk and value for money.

Champion continuous improvement - review contracts, systems and processes to identify efficiencies and enhance service delivery.

Deliver strategic advice - provide expert guidance on procurement, contract management, governance and legislative requirements.

Build strong partnerships - collaborate with contractors, industry bodies and internal stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Lead and develop a specialist team - coach, mentor and support a team responsible for tendering and contract administration activities.

Skills and experience:

Extensive experience managing high-value contracts and/or procurement activities within a complex operational environment.

Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end tendering, sourcing and contract management processes.

Strong understanding of contract administration, governance, risk management and value-for-money principles.

Ability to analyse complex procurement and contract matters and provide practical, considered advice.





Proven experience negotiating commercial outcomes and managing contractor performance and compliance.

Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills.

Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Knowledge of local government procurement and contracting processes will be highly regarded.

Relevant qualifications in a related discipline such as law, business, project management, procurement or contract management are desirable but not essential.

This position is known internally as Senior Adviser Tenders and Contracts

Why this role stands out:

Lead contracts and procurements that support essential services for thousands of residents every day.

Join a council delivering large-scale waste services across eight facilities and 14 major contracts.

Enjoy flexibility, professional development and genuine opportunities to shape service outcomes.

Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.

More reasons to love working with us:

- Career development - job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annu

📌 Senior Tenders and Contracts Adviser (Redland City)
🏢 Redland City Council
📍 Redland City