Contracts Officer

Requisition Number: 878

Salary Range: $91,339.21 - $106,137.17 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about procurement, contract management, and delivering value to the Cairns community?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Officer to join our team!

What You Will Do:

As a Contracts Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a centre-led procurement, tendering and contracts service that is effective, efficient and transparent, ensuring compliance with all legislative and Council policy requirements. You will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Council’s procurement and contractual frameworks, embedding industry best practice and supporting value for money, business continuity, and local engagement.

This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys balancing analytical precision with strategic thinking, while fostering strong relationships across internal teams, suppliers, and community partners.

What We Are Looking For:

Relevant experience and qualifications in procurement, contract management and administration, business administration, project management, or several years of significant workplace experience in a procurement, contracts or tendering role.

Outstanding written and peer review skills with excellent attention to detail and previous experience in drafting of contract and tender documents, including report writing.

Demonstrated skills and experience in planning, coordinating and managing own time to meet high workloads and tight deadlines.

High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of staff and generate productive and sustainable relationships across a large multi-disciplined organisation.

High level communication, verbal and presentation skills (including public speaking) and experience in chairing meetings, forums and workshops.

This is a great opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and making meaningful contributions to organisational success.

Some benefits we offer:

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements

Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)

Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave

Up to 3 weeks personal leave

Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Embracing innovation and continuous improvement

Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council