Liverpool City Council

Contracts Officer

Contracts Officer

1 X Permanent, Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $78,076.79 to $85,552.19 + 11.5% super
Closing Date: 28th February 2025

About Us:

Liverpool City Council has experience rapid change and growth within our LGA and has become one of the fastest growing Cities and is the Gateway City to Western Sydney Airport. Our focus is on effective solutions to everyday issues, finding innovative ways of servicing our city and providing outstanding customer service to all our residents and visitors.

Council has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and driven Contracts Officer, that is looking for a challenging and satisfying role that supports staff and key stakeholders.

About the Role:

The Contracts Officer supports and assists with the administration and management of Council’s contracts to ensure the business is delivering its obligations to the organisation, key stakeholders and external customers. The role supports best practice procurement and contract management activities, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

The position reports to the Contracts Lead and sits under the Strategic Procurement and Contracts Team. It is a fast-paced role within a dynamic work environment which positively contributes to our people and community.

About You:

The desired candidate will be highly motivated, and process-driven, with high attention to detail. You will have experience in managing high volume of priorities and exposure to the execution and administration of contracts.

The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate their competency in the following essential areas:

·         Appropriate tertiary qualifications relevant to procurement or contracting, and/or relevant work experience in a procurement/contract role.

• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and administration of contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in providing procurement and contracts advice and guidance to clients on tendering and contract processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective application of contract and procurement policies, practices, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993 (and associated regulations) and its application to procurement procedures and practices.
• Hold a Class C Drivers Licence.

Benefits of working with us:

• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and office.
• Subsidised parking and a location that is also close to Liverpool station.Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leave and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Learning and development opportunities, including ongoing support and mentoring from senior members that are invested in your personal and professional success.

At LCC we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects, their skills and knowledge contribute to council short- and long-term objectives.

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 02 8711 7765

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.