Contract Manager

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Reports to: Operations Manager
Division: Asset Operations

Are you ready to take the lead in one of Australia's most ambitious sustainability projects? As Contract Manager at ARRC Gold Coast, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming how waste is managed, and resources are recovered. This is your chance to drive operational excellence and partner with industry innovators to create a lasting environmental legacy, helping build a circular economy that benefits communities and the planet alike.

About ARRC Gold Coast
ARRC Gold Coast is a dynamic and innovative resource recovery and circular economy company owned by the City of Gold Coast.

It is the powerhouse behind the Advanced Resource Recovery Centre (ARRC), a$1.6 billionstate-of-the-art integrated recycling and energy precinct.

The ARRC will boost recycling capabilities, enhance remanufacturing and resource recovery andgenerate energy from residual waste.

Ultimately it willdivert up to 97% of waste away from landfill, providing a sustainable waste management solution for the Gold Coast and South-east Queensland

To learn more about the project shaping the Gold Coast's sustainable future please visit City of Gold Coast website.

The Opportunity

As Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of critical Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory and corporate standards while driving performance excellence. You will lead the seamless transition of new contracts from award through to steady-state operations, managing risks and fostering continuous improvement. Serving as the primary liaison between contractors, internal stakeholders, and regulatory bodies, you will play a pivotal role in aligning contract delivery with ARRC's strategic objectives and sustainability commitments.

Your Key Responsibilities — Make Your Mark

Contract Mobilisation and Transition: Lead the comprehensive mobilisation and transition of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts, ensuring meticulous risk management and effective onboarding processes. In particular, the O&M contract for the recently announced ARRC Organics facility at Yatala.

Performance Management: Oversee contract performance to ensure all key performance indicators (KPIs), safety protocols, and environmental standards are consistently met or exceeded.

Financial Oversight: Manage contract budgets, claims, and variations with rigorous financial discipline, ensuring alignment with organisational controls and objectives.

Stakeholder Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with contractors, internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to support seamless contract delivery.

Risk, Compliance, and Safety Leadership: Drive proactive risk management and compliance initiatives, maintaining the highest standards of safety and regulatory adherence throughout contract operations.

Team Leadership and Development: Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.

Continuous Improvement: Champion ongoing improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive a culture of innovation and excellence.

What We're Looking For:

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business, contract management, or a related discipline.

Proven experience in managing operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts, ideally within the waste, recycling, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.

Demonstrated success in transitioning and operationalising new contracts from award to steady-state delivery.

Strong understanding of contract governance, performance monitoring, commercial negotiations, and risk management.

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including contractors, regulators, and executive leadership.

Experience with safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to large-scale operational contracts.

Key Strengths and Attributes

Commercially astute with strong financial acumen and contract interpretation skills.

Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented approach and ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Strong project planning, coordination, and delivery capabilities.

Proactive, accountable, and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Collaborative leadership style that supports high-performing, inclusive, and resilient team environments.

Why ARRC Gold Coast?
Join a groundbreaking organisation at the forefront of transforming waste management and resource recovery in Australia. At ARRC Gold Coast, you'll work with an innovative, forward-thinking team backed by strong community and government partnerships. This is your opportunity to make a tangible environmental impact while advancing your career in a high-growth sector. We offer competitive remuneration, professional development, and the chance to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Help us reshape the future of resource recovery and sustainability.

Applications close: Sunday 10 August 2025

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have with contracts administration?