CONTRACT MANAGER SUPPLIER CONTRACTS

Personnel Area: Public Transport Services 

Branch: Commercial and Contracts Management

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

Work type: Permanent Full-time

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business 

Public Transport Services plays a vital role in keeping Brisbane moving. From planning for future growth to delivering reliable services today, the group supports a connected, accessible and liveable city.

Our Branch 

Commercial and Contract Management provides contract, business, and commercial support for Public Transport Services. This includes providing expertise in the management of long term, strategic public transport and infrastructure contracts for Brisbane’s bus, metro and ferry operations, maintenance, and more.

The Role

The Contracts Manager Supplier Contracts role coordinates and supports contract management activities that strengthen governance, compliance and supplier performance. Monitor supplier outcomes, provide expert contract advice, manage reporting and compliance processes, and help establish strong partnerships that contribute to service excellence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead contract mangement activities to ensure effective governance, compliance and performance across supplier contracts
• monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations, service levels and KPIs, addressing issues and driving continuous improvement
•  manage contract administration processes, including reporting, contract variations, compliance monitoring and performance insights
• provide expert advice and identify opportunities pertaining to contract obligations, governance requirements, risk management and supplier performance
• build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders while supporting procurement, onboarding, contract establishment and service delivery outcomes.

To be successful you will have: 

• Proven experience in contract management within a complex operational environment
• strong knowledge of contract governance, compliance monitoring, performance reporting and supplier management practices
• demonstrated ability to interpret contracts, manage risks and provide expert advice on contractual obligations and compliance requirements
• excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with experience preparing reports and influencing performance outcomes
• strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners

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.

For more information: Please call Lillian Moriarty on 07 3178 7205.

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 6 September 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.