INTERNAL ONLY - CONTRACT SUPPORT TEAM LEADER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure 

Branch: Construction 

Salary Range: Band 6 - $108,005.00 - $119,507.00

Work type: Full Time - Temporary up to 12 months 

Are you a motivated, self-starter with a focus on attention to detail? Do you possess high level organisational and communication skills with a desire to build a skill set in the contract management and procurement discipline? If you are a highly organised, customer focussed individual with a positive mindset, team leadership skills and a passion for working in a busy team environment then this may be the job for you. 

Our Branch

This role forms a part of the Contracts team in City Standards, Construction branch. The team supports Construction 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. 

The Role 

Reporting to the Principal Contracts Manager, your role is to lead and manage the Contracts Officers in the Contracts team to ensure a high standard of documentation and rigour in processes relating to procurement activities. 

The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• leading and managing the contract officer team, providing leadership, onboarding, supervision, coaching, peer review, and advice to ensure effective customer service, efficient delivery, and consistent achievement of performance expectations
• allocating contracts to contract officers in a fair manner and monitoring their performance
• providing administrative support for tendering, evaluation, contract administration, and managing contractor performance
• collaborating with other members of the Construction Branch to assist in procurement and contract system administration
• contributing to the enhancement of contract management and administration by developing best practices for consistent contractor performance, reporting, systems, and procedures
• Working efficiently within a multi-functional team environment, responding to customer requirements to achieve operational outcomes. 

To be successful you will have: 

• proven experience in leading a team
• demonstrated knowledge and experience in drafting contract and procurement documents in compliance with Council policies and guidelines
• thorough understanding of managing the tendering, evaluation, and award processes for construction contracts
• effective communication and collaboration skills to work well within a multi-functional team, while meeting customer requirements and achieving operational outcomes
• strong organizational skills, both at the project, team, and individual level, to ensure the achievement of agreed service standards and timelines in a dynamic environment. A proactive and positive approach is also required.

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. 

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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.

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

 For more information: Please call Satty Rai on 07 3178 8253

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.

Application Closing Date: Monday 17 February 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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