Contract Specialist

Company Description

Contract Specialist – Operations

Shape safer, smarter contracts at WA's largest local government

About Us

At the City of Stirling, we're proud to serve over 243,000 residents as WA's largest local government. With a workforce of 1,500, we deliver more than 200 services—from road construction to community care—backed by a culture of safety, innovation, and inclusion.

Our Infrastructure Directorate is at the heart of this delivery, and we're setting a new benchmark in contract and risk management. That's where you come in.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is your chance to lead the way in contract excellence. 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 across the organisation 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 Enjoy 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 Access LinkedIn Learning, leadership programs, and study assistance.

Belong Here Celebrate your wins with Stirling Stars, DEI events, and our legendary Christmas party.

Feel Your Best Subsidised gym memberships, wellness sessions, therapy dogs, and skin checks—because your wellbeing matters.

Ready to Make Contracts Count?

If you're ready to lead with purpose and elevate contract management across the City, we'd love to hear from you.

Hit 'Apply' and become part of Team Stirling—a team that champions safety, values people, and embraces innovation.

Questions? Reach out to Ingrid Hawkins on Applications close: 22 September 2025.

We may begin interviews before the closing date, so don't wait

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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.

Additional Information

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.