Contract Management Specialist

Perm - Full time - SOR

Your new company
Join a large and progressive local government organisation committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. This organisation is focused on integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening contract governance and supplier performance across a diverse portfolio of contracts. Based in Perth's south-eastern corridor, you will join a collaborative team that values professional development and innovation.

Your new role
As a Contract Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the end-to-end administration and management of operational, strategic, and high-risk contracts. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will oversee contract performance, manage variations and extensions, monitor compliance and expenditure, mitigate risk, and support dispute resolution activities. You will also contribute to the development of contract management frameworks, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational capability and governance outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience managing contracts from award through to close-out, including performance monitoring, variations, disputes, and compliance management.
• Experience managing medium to high-risk or complex contracts within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles, procurement governance, probity requirements, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Commerce, Procurement, Contract Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience within Local Government or knowledge of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA) will be highly regarded.
• CIPS membership or a related professional accreditation will be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will secure a permanent opportunity within a values-driven organisation where your expertise will directly influence governance, commercial performance, and community outcomes. You will enjoy a supportive team environment, exposure to a broad range of contracts and stakeholders, and opportunities to further develop your procurement and contract management career.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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