Contracts Administrator

5 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia City of Tea Tree Gully Full time $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Join a proactive and collaborative team where your work directly contributes to the quality and functionality of Council facilities and public spaces.

Reporting to the Coordinator Contracted Services, this position is responsible for the delivery of programmed and ad-hoc works through the engagement of contractors.

Key responsibilities are:

  • Planning, procurement, delivery and monitoring of programmed, preventative maintenance, compliance and ad-hoc works for Councils facilities and external spaces through the engagement of contractors.
  • Being the Superintendent's Representative and administering contracts.
  • Contract management and contractor management.
  • Adhering to Council's Procurement Policy and Contract Management Framework.
  • Prepare and lead the procurement process for request for quote and request for tender documents.
  • Consult with other departments / teams of Council and amongst the Contracted Services team to prepare relevant documents.
  • Oversee the performance of contractors and contracts by undertaking regular reviews and inspections against contract deliverables to ensure quality and performance and to identify continuous improvement options.

Position Description - Contracts Administrator

This is a full time, fixed-term (3 years) opportunity.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Strong contract management and contractor management acumen.
  • Strong understanding of reading and interpreting contracts.
  • Strong capability to engage and work collaboratively with all stakeholders and contractors.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Innovative and analytical thinking with a practical approach to problem solving and negotiation.
  • High level planning and prioritising skills to meeting competing deadlines.
  • Strong use of initiative and the ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Well established communication skills.
  • Competent IT skills that enable the use of corporate systems in the day to day work activities.

You will:

  • Hold a Certificate or Diploma qualification in Contract Management, Project Management, Facilities/Building Management or a related discipline/field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
  • Hold a current South Australian Class C Driver's Licence.
  • Hold a Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (WhiteCard), or willingness to obtain.
  • Be willing to undertake Level 2 Purchasing Accreditation (internal training) upon commencement.
  • Be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and police check.

Apply today

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply.

This position is 1 FTE, but may be awarded as a part time position should the preferred candidate wish to work part time.

Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

Salary range is between $91,908 - $98,028 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 16 November. Do not delay We may actively review applications and begin interviewing prior to this date. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Eloise Penna at .au or on

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.

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