Wakefield Regional Council value its people and prides itself on being an employer of choice. Council is seeking a Contract Management Coordinator to join our team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.

About the role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring contractual outcomes align with legislative requirements, Council policy, and organisational priorities. As a key point of contact for contractual enquires across the organisation, you’ll require a strong knowledge of contractor requirements including procurement and contract law to drive performance, compliance, and efficiency.

To Be Successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial law.

• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of relevant Australian contract legislation and standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Tertiary qualification in contract management or procurement or similar (desirable)

• Experience in local government (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management of Council’s high-value and high-risk contracts, including major capital works, infrastructure maintenance, waste management, community waste water management scheme and essential services agreements.

• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts, renewals, and variations in alignment with relevant legislation and strategic objectives.

• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders and represent Council in key supplier negotiations.

• Prepare reports and insights on contract performance, cost efficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement

The successful applicant will be required to obtain a national police clearance and working with children check prior to employment. Council offers a family friendly environment, nine-day fortnight, flexible working hours and career diversity.

Your professional experience, team approach and ability to use your initiative will see you enjoy the interesting and diverse benefits of working within our regional Council.

We are an Equal Employment organisation that is gender inclusive. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability to apply. Advertisements can be supplied in a variety of formats if required by the applicant.

The position description is available from Council’s website www.wrc.sa.gov.au, or by email [email protected]. If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact People & Culture Officer, Talia Andrews on 8862 0800.

Written applications close 5pm, Friday 12th September 2025 and should be addressed to:

Talia Andrews, People & Culture Officer

Wakefield Regional Council

Position: Contract Management Coordinator

PO Box 167

BALAKLAVA SA 5461

or email to [email protected]

Applications will be regarded strictly in confidence.