INTERNAL ONLY - CONTRACTS MANAGER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Construction 

Salary Range: (Band 6) AUD $108,005.00 - $119,507.00 per annum plus superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: temporary fulltime up to 12 x months

Location: Regional Operations Centre, Eagle Farm

Our Branch 

Construction branch delivers consistent, high quality, value for money, whole of life infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the rate payers and residents of Brisbane. Construction delivers an extensive range of high-quality specialist services in the areas of civil infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, and land remediation.

The Role

This role sits with the Contracts team within Construction branch. The Contracts team supports the branch in delivering projects via contracted arrangements, providing all aspects of contract document preparation, tender evaluation, contract administration and contract close out to ensure high quality, value for money solutions in accordance with Council’s procurement framework.

Your role as Contracts Manager, will be to manage all aspects of procurement and delivery of civil infrastructure projects to meet project outcomes, ensuring compliance with legislation and Council procurement requirements.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• lead the delivery of assigned procurement activities, supporting project managers and colleagues with the Council procurement process.
• prepare and review contract documentation to ensure project requirements and legislative obligations are fully covered in compliance with Brisbane City Council procurement procedures, policies and guidelines.
• evaluate tenders and quotations to ensure that contracts meet project needs and make recommendations regarding preferred submissions.
• monitor work during the delivery phase ensuring compliance with contract conditions. 
• Assess and verify contract claims, prepare and submit appropriate approval documentation.
• maintain an effective quality control regime to ensure work is in accordance with specifications, time constraints and budget parameters.

To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter and able to work well with others as well as autonomously as you manage multiple projects and procurement functions to a high standard. You will be joining a team culture that is high performing and passionate about delivering a range of infrastructure projects across Brisbane. 

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements 
• free gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions 
• competitive salary. 

For more information: CLICK HERE  

Working in Council means delivering excellent customer service to the people of Brisbane. 

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application.  Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position addressing the key selection criteria.

For more information: Please call Mina Manning on 07 3178 0989

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 11:55pm

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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