SENIOR CONTRACT OFFICER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: Construction

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Number of Positions: 1

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane City and Eagle Farm Regional Operations Centre

Our Business  

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values and embraces all our wonderful differences! 

Our Branch  

Construction delivers efficient, financially competitive, whole of life, infrastructure. Our comprehensive knowledge of our project services and assets enables us to communicate and negotiate for the best long-term options to meet the needs of the ratepayers and residents of Brisbane.

Construction delivers an extensive range of specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, storm water drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, land remediation, asset intelligence, lighting and facility services.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure outcomes for Brisbane. As the Senior Contract Officer, you’ll lead the planning, procurement and administration of works and service contracts, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with strong commercial outcomes. Working on a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure initiatives, you'll provide expert advice that helps shape important decisions and drive successful project delivery.

In this influential role, you’ll work closely with project teams, facility managers, Strategic Procurement, contractors and senior stakeholders to manage risk, improve contractor performance and maintain high standards of governance and compliance. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, building strong relationships and delivering value through effective contract management, this is an opportunity to make a real impact across Council’s infrastructure program.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• lead the procurement, evaluation, administration and reporting of construction and service contracts across a diverse project portfolio
• provide expert commercial, contract management and risk advice to support informed decision-making and project success
• monitor contractor performance and implement improvement strategies to achieve high-quality delivery outcomes
•  oversee project controls including budgets, forecasting, scope, schedules and change management activities
• prepare and review procurement documentation, claims, variations and governance submissions to ensure compliance and transparency.

To be successful you will have:

• strong experience managing procurement processes, tenders and contracts within a construction or infrastructure environment
• highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve complex issues
• excellent commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, variations, claims and financial performance
• proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex contract challenges
• experience identifying, assessing and managing contractual and project risks to achieve successful outcomes.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role. Possession of a valid/current C class Drivers Licence is also required.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.