Procurement Specialist

About the Role

Lismore City Council is seeking a highly skilled Contract Administrator to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to review and revise processes.
• Lead the performance of contract administration activities, including preparing and issuing variations, notices of delays, extension of time, and progress claims.
• Prepare and submit all commercial notices and claims promptly, performing technical analysis and preparing evidence documents.
• Assist contract managers in preparing all monthly cost reports and project reports.
• Establish and maintain appropriate client, stakeholder, and supplier relationships to identify and minimise risk.
• Proactively identify, manage, and advise on commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical, and supply chain risks associated with the Portfolio contracts.
• Coordinate contract execution and maintain accurate records of all contractual documents.
• Monitor contract milestones and deliverables to ensure obligations are met on time.
• Ensure relevant supporting data is submitted with progress claims.

Requirements

• Degree in building, construction management, engineering, and quantity surveying, or proven experience in a similar role in a construction environment.
• Be capable of explaining processes and requirements, including spending, and persuade them to adopt best practices, given the complexity of contract management and the time-pressured working environment.
• Be self-motivated, intelligent, inquisitive, proactive, observant, and aware.
• Be financially literate and commercially astute.

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration for the right candidate.
• This position is a full-time (70 Hrs per fortnight), term-based appointment until 31 December 2026.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible work options within operational requirements.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.