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 - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Transport Assets & Operations Branch delivers maintenance, construction and asset management services for the Sunshine Coast’s extensive road and related infrastructure network, including pavements, bridges, drainage, pathways and street furniture. Focused on continuous improvement, innovation and service excellence, the Branch plays a critical role in supporting a growing region and ensuring essential infrastructure remains safe, reliable and fit for the future.

As a Contracts Administrator – Civil Engineering, you will provide professional contract administration services supporting the delivery of civil infrastructure programs including road reseals, rehabilitation works, stormwater and drainage projects, and road line marking contracts. Working closely with contractors, stakeholders and project teams, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of projects through effective contract management, financial administration and performance monitoring. This is an exciting opportunity to have a tangible impact on infrastructure outcomes that benefit the Sunshine Coast community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare contract packages, procurement schedules and scopes of work for asset renewals programs.
• Coordinate tender and evaluation processes, including variations, amendments and award recommendations.
• Administer contracts through site instructions, procurement, variations, extensions of time, project meetings and contractor management.
• Monitor project expenditure, contractor claims, forecasts and reporting to ensure projects meet budget, quality and delivery objectives.

About you

• You have significant experience in contract administration within civil construction, roads or infrastructure environments and understand procurement processes, specifications and contract delivery requirements.
• You are highly organised, analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage variations, monitor expenditure, solve problems and deliver quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• You build strong relationships through professional communication and stakeholder engagement, while demonstrating sound commercial acumen and a commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

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 several 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.

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 these 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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Dale Lovell during business hours on 0497 607 016.

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.