Project Officer - Contracts

Job Description

Infrastructure and Operations - Project Management Office | Procurement/Contract Management Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight) Diploma in Contract Management, Project Management, or similar-related competency (essential) LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience Why Choose Us Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle. Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more. We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city. We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city. Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future. Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature. Our Purpose: Grow Townsville Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment About the Role The Infrastructure and Operations Division has a dedicated Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for the delivery of Council’s capital plan and employs specialist project and program management staff, experienced in capital works delivery including the management of scope, finance, schedule, stakeholders, risk and safety throughout the project lifecycle. The PMO applies project management fundamentals to deliver projects in accordance with the Project Management Framework (PMF), the approved capital plan and Townsville City Council governance requirements. This role supports the PMO as the technical expert for both procurement and contract administration by facilitating end-to-end tender and contract functions, along with promoting and supporting the PMO whilst ensuring compliance for each project, in line with the PMF and Townsville City Council governance requirements. About You Our ideal candidate will have: Mandatory Diploma in Contract Management, Project Management, or similar-related competency. Construction Industry White Card (30215 QLD). Extensive experience within a local government or similar environment, specialising in procurement and contract management throughout the project and contract life cycle. Demonstrated experience performing in a highly autonomous environment, often with conflicting priorities and deadlines with the ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative work environment. Excellent communication skills to ensure stakeholders, internal and external, are well informed and contract execution is successful. Knowledge of Local Government Transport, Stormwater, Open Space, Water, Waste, Cemeteries, Coastal and Property assets. Knowledge of legislation relevant to Local Government procurement, contracting, Workplace Health and Safety and Quality Management. How to Apply Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role. For further information review the Position Description. Closing Date: 11.45pm, Monday 17 March 2025 What We Offer 17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program * The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply! All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr