Contracts Administrator - Civil Engineering

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Be the driver of contract administration services to support the management of high performing contracted services in relation to road reseal, rehabilitation, stormwater and drainage, road line marking and other civil programs.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Transport Network Operations branch provide high level maintenance, construction and asset management services for all road and related infrastructure assets (pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways and street furniture). A critical focus of the group is continuous performance improvement through leadership and employee engagement.

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator to provide civil engineering contract administration services to support the management of high performing contracted services in relation to road reseal, rehabilitation, stormwater and drainage, road line marking and other civil programs. In an average week you will:

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• Prepare contract packages, scopes and procurement schedules to contribute to the contract management of council’s civil works
• Contribute to tender and evaluation processes by managing timeframes, actions, variations and amendments to scopes of works, schedules, award recommendations and participate on panels as required
• Act as a key contact for the on-boarding and customer management of awarded contracts/contractors.  Providing overview of contract conditions, key performance indicators and processes for variations

About you

You are qualified in the field of business, project management or engineering.

You have proven experience in the development and administration of contracts relating to civil construction, infrastructure or roads projects.

You are diligent, technically adept and able to work out quantities, manage contracts and work delivered. You have experience developing technical specifications and applying the procedures and standard requirements for procurement of services.

You’ll be an analytical thinker, professional in your communication and efficient in the way you approach your tasks. You’ll have an eye for detail, as well as strong time management to administer contract variations and monitor expenditure.

Additionally, you will have be proficient in using computer programs, including Microsoft Word & Excel. 

In return, you’ll be working with an outstanding organisation which strives to be our best and work as one team to deliver high standards of service excellence and a healthy, smart, and creative future.

Plus you’ll enjoy all of the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Hannah Connors during business hours on 0429 921 452.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.