Contracts Officer

Infrastructure | Operations Centre, Natalie Way, Balcatta
- Closing date: 31/10/2024

**About Us**

The Infrastructure Directorate is the City of Stirling’s largest and most diverse Directorate, managing many of the City’s important assets and environmental services while delivering a multi-million-dollar portfolio of projects and programs.

This Directorate is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the City’s sustainability program, as well as contributing heavily to the City of Stirling’s vibrant local economy, liveable neighbourhoods and thriving communities.

**About the Position**

Are you passionate about sustainability and waste management? The City of Stirling is looking for a dedicated and skilled **Contracts Officer - Waste Services** to join our Infrastructure Directorate. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our community by overseeing and managing waste and recycling contract services.

As a Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for the full contract lifecycle, from tender specification development and evaluation to contract formulation, execution, and close-out processes. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement the City’s waste management strategy, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and prepare tender documentation, including scope of works.
- Act as a liaison for contractors and manage the tender/procurement process.
- Monitor spending against budget and oversee active contracts.
- Schedule and conduct regular contract meetings.
- Prepare reports and provide supplementary information to management and council.
- Ensure contractor performance meets the City’s standards and key performance indicators.
- Maintain and analyze all relevant documentation and data throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Foster positive working relationships with all stakeholders.

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have a high level of interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a strong emphasis on customer service.

In addition, to be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:

- Diploma in Contract Management or equivalent industry experience.
- High-level interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Experience in waste management or administration of waste contracts.
- Knowledge of local government functions and structure.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant procurement software.

For further information, please refer to the position description.

**What We Offer**
- Flexible working arrangements
- Superannuation matching of up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
- Annual leave loading
- The ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
- Employee assistance program
- Amazing in-house canteen
- 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres
- Free parking
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- Active social club
- Employee recognition program

This temporary full-time position is a Level 7 Inside Workforce Agreement position which attract a salary from $96,731 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation.

**More about Us**

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.