Cairns Regional Council is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Procurement & Payables Branch. 

Reference Number: 11273
Salary Range: $73,211.45 to $76,257.62
Location: Council Chambers, Spence Street
Closing: 22 October 2017
Applications: Must be submitted online

About the Position:

The primary objective of the Contract Administrator position is to provide expert advice in relation to tenders and contracts and effective contract administration. This position is responsible for administering procurement arrangements, drafting and reviewing of tender documents and providing advice and guidance for all matters related to contract administration. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in business administration or contract administration or equivalent workplace experience.
• High level communication, oral and written skills.
• Extensive experience in computer based systems particularly in relation to procurement functions. 
• Experience in contract administration in a medium to large multi-disciplined organisation. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical scheduling, planning and coordination skills. 
• Experience working within a team environment.
• Ability to liaise and report at Senior Management levels. 

For a full listing of Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria please refer to the position description on Cairns Regional Council's website. 

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history check.

What you'll get in return: 

In addition to providing opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development, Cairns Regional council offers flexible work arrangements, 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, a 19 day month rostered day off arrangement and generous superannuation contributions. 

How to apply: 

Your application must be submitted online and consist of the following:

• Cover letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the selection criteria.
• Current copy of resume. 

 Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.