Contract Specialist

16 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia City of Stirling (Western Australia) Full time
Overview

Shape safer, smarter contracts at WA's largest local government. About the City of Stirling: we serve over 243,000 residents with a workforce of 1,500 and more than 200 services grounded in safety, innovation, and inclusion. Our Infrastructure Directorate leads contract and risk management to deliver this work.

Why You'll Love This Role

As our Contract Specialist – Operations, you'll drive smarter, safer, and more strategic contract outcomes across a diverse portfolio—from parks and facilities to engineering and waste services. You'll be the go‑to expert for high‑risk and complex contracts, embedding best practice and ensuring our systems are integrated, compliant, and future‑ready. If you thrive on solving complex problems, influencing senior stakeholders, and making a real impact, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Manage medium to high‑risk contracts across operational teams
  • Develop contract strategies, plans, and documentation
  • Monitor performance, risk, and compliance across all phases
  • Advise on procurement systems and contract variations
  • Lead market research and supplier engagement
  • Collaborate with WHS and procurement teams to embed safety and governance
  • Brief senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Team
What You'll Bring

We're looking for a commercially savvy contract professional with a passion for safety, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. You'll ideally bring:

  • Tertiary qualification in contract management, law, or related discipline
  • Proven experience managing complex contracts or operational projects
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Deep knowledge of procurement frameworks and risk management
  • Ability to influence and educate diverse teams
  • Current Driver's Licence and National Police Clearance
Why You'll Love Working Here

Work Your Way: Flexible work options, free parking, and a location close to cafés and public transport. Rewarding You: Up to 6% employer‑matched super, purchased leave, novated leasing, and more. Grow With Us: LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, and study assistance. Belong Here: Stirling Stars, DEI events, and our Christmas party. Feel Your Best: Subsidised gym memberships, wellness sessions, therapy dogs, and skin checks.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to lead with purpose and elevate contract management across the City, hit Apply and join Team Stirling—a team that champions safety, values people, and embraces innovation. Questions? Ingrid Hawkins at (08) 9205 8596. Applications close: 22 September 2025. We may begin interviews before the closing date.

Contract Specialist – Operations

The City embraces its diverse workforce and supports inclusion and diversity. We acknowledge the Wadjak People of the Noongar Nation as traditional custodians and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identities and cultural backgrounds.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Government Administration

Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia


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