Contracts Administration Officer

Mackay Regional Council have an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Contracts Administration Officer to join our Procurement and Plant team on a permanent full-time basis with a 9 Day fortnight roster.

About this opportunity:
The Contracts Administration Officer contributes to the operational success of the Mackay Regional Council through the effective control of Council’s tendering and contract management functions.

You will be responsible for administering and maintaining an up-to-date financial record of active contracts, while ensuring appropriate risk management strategies are in place and facilitating Council’s contract payment functions.

The successful candidate will have the following:
• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator with an understanding of contract management processes, contract law and legislation and the day to day payment of contracts and contractors.
• Previous experience in the use of computerised accounting systems and Microsoft Office Products.
• Candidates who hold a Certificate III in Business Administration will be highly regarded.

Working at Mackay Regional Council employees are able to access a variety of Employee Health & Wellbeing initiatives including access to Corporate Discounts for Health Insurance, shopping discounts at some of your favourite stores through API Lifestyle & Leisure, Fitness Passport and Influenza Vaccinations.

We are a company that supports a wide range of local and international Culture and Diversity initiatives by participating in:
• Harmony Day
• International Women’s Day
• Mackay Marina Run
• Word Day for Safety and Health at Work
• International Day of Families
• International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination
• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
• International Men’s Health Week
• Naidoc Week
• Women’s Health Week
• R U OK? Day
• White Ribbon
• Movember
• International Men’s Day

In return, you will join a dynamic collaborative team as well as benefiting from:
• Base annual salary from $72,427
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• 9 day fortnight roster
• Flexible working arrangements
• Active social clubs
• Employee assistance program
• Ongoing Career development and learning opportunities.

Interested in joining the team?
For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a full statement addressing the Selection Criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available in the download section of this vacancy.

Advertising closes: 06th April 2023

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.