Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services
Branch: Construction
Salary Range: Band 5 $ 98,778 - $ 111,969 + Superannuation
(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)
Work type: Full-time
Duration: 12 months Temporary
Location: 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!
Construction is responsible for delivering a range of infrastructure projects, such as civil construction and road network maintenance. The Construction branch carries out essential activities in the areas of civil infrastructure, stormwater drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades, and land remediation.
The Role
We are seeking two motivated and detail-focused Senior Contracts Officers in the Contracts team within Construction. This team plays a critical role in delivering contract works within the branch and helps ensure high quality, value for money solutions.
Based at the Regional Operations Centre at Trade Coast Central in Eagle Farm, this role provides many opportunities for you to develop a broad skill set in procurement functions, whilst offering some exposure to contract administration and construction activities. Being highly organised and flexible in how you approach your work is key to this role as each day can present different challenges and priorities.
As the Senior Contracts Officer, you will:
- assist Contract Managers in drafting contract and procurement documentation in accordance with Council procurement procedures, policies and guidelines;
- provide administrative support for tendering, evaluation, administration of contracts and management of contractor performance;
- liaise with other members of Construction Branch to provide assistance in procurement and administration contract systems.
To be successful you will have:
- demonstrated knowledge and experience in drafting contract and procurement documents in accordance with Council policies and guidelines;
- demonstrated knowledge and experience in tendering and contract administration principles and practices;
- the ability to work effectively within a multi-functional team environment, responding effectively to customer requirements to achieve operational outcomes;
- project, team and individual organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and achieve agreed service standards and timelines in a dynamic environment
- strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and engage with a range of stakeholders;
- the ability to contribute positively to team performance through collaboration, continuous improvement and constructive feedback;
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.
For more information: Please call Marshal Nazareth on 07 31781606.
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: Tuesday 21st July 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.
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