Monthly RDO

5 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Personal Leave

Christmas Shutdown

The Position

This is a fixed-term position until November 2026.

The Contract Administration Officer will work collaboratively with the Project delivery Team to ensure the efficient administration function of the department.

This role provides administrative support to the Project Delivery team, which includes but is not limited to, registering and maintaining all contracts, monitoring and reporting on related state and federal grants, preparing and processing correspondence, maintaining databases, preparing and processing purchase orders and invoices, completing research, performance of administrative tasks associated with Council’s activities including tenders, preparing meeting minutes, registration of documents into Council’s record management system, etc.

About You

You will have completed Year 12, or equivalent knowledge gained through work experience. Experience working in a medium to large organisation would be an advantage. You will possess very good knowledge of Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint / Project / Adobe Acrobat / ECM / TechOne. In addition, you will respond well to change, possess excellent customer service skills and communicate effectively.

You must also have a Current “C” class drivers’ licence for this role. – See a full list of the essential and desirable Selection Criteria, in the Position Description

If this role sounds like a fit for your skills, experience and aspirations, then please apply now to take advantage of this genuine career-enhancing opportunity.

Key Outcomes

Administration, contract and funding tasks are carried out in a professional, efficient and courteous manner and delivered within a suitable timeframe

Build trusted and credible relationships within the Project Delivery team and other Council Departments to consistently deliver on required outputs

Continuous self-improvement related to contract administration

Apply Now

All applications must be submitted via the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website by 7.30pm Monday 3 November 2025.

On our website, review further position information and submit your application via the Apply button for this role, ensuring you include:

· Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria

· Current Resume showcasing relevant skills, experience and qualifications

· Copies of Licences/Qualifications

Successful applicants will be required to complete a drug and alcohol screen and a full medical to ensure their fitness to perform the requirements of this position.

Any Questions

If you have questions after reading the information on our website, or you are having difficulty viewing the position online, please contact us: People & Safety, P: (07) 4030 2216 or E: [email protected]

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is strengthened by diversity, and we celebrate our inclusive workplace culture that brings great value to our organisation and community as a whole. We promote and apply equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.