Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? We're seeking a motivated and detail-driven Contracts Officer to join our Procurement Team and support the efficient delivery of goods and services across Council.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring our procurement processes are transparent, compliant, and aligned with best practice - helping us deliver quality outcomes for our residents and stakeholders.

• Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week).
• Remuneration package of $3,087.34 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,704.81 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Access to Council's Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Generous leave entitlements.

*Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

As the Contracts Officer, you will be responsible to:

• Work with customers to prepare and release tender documentation to potential suppliers.
• Coordinate the operation of tender review panels.
• Oversee most aspects of tender closing and tender analysis including debriefing unsuccessful tenderers as required.
• Assist in the awarding of organisation-wide service contracts relating to materials, suppliers and speciality services.
• Undertake research and preparation of final contract documentation.
• Review and report on the utilisation of contractors secured via service contracts and their performance.
• Assist Project Managers with their appraisal and reporting on contractor performance.
• Provide contracts and/or projects information and protocols to internal customers.
• Arrange and deliver training programs to staff utilising the services offered by Procurement.
• Utilise and maintain databases and electronic record systems.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Qualifications or strong experience in Procurement, Contracts, or Administration (e.g. Certificate IV in Business Administration).
• A current Class C Driver's Licence.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Proven ability to manage time and priorities in a busy environment.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• A team player who can also work independently and adapt to change.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 21 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 29 September 2025.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Borge Engedal, Procurement Coordinator on 02 6926 9435.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/the-council/careers/why-work-in-wagga

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.