Procurement: Contract Administrator -

Contract Administration & Procurement Officer (Short-Term)
Location: Werribee
Rate: $52 per hour + super
Contract: Until 17 August 2026 (with potential for extension)

A local council is seeking an experienced procurement professional to provide specialist contract administration support across a busy portfolio of regulatory and project-based work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and manage supplier requests, claims and compliance-related correspondence
• Review documentation against compliance requirements and escalate where required
• Support contract variations, amendments and reporting
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier enquiries on active programs
• Maintain registers for claims, variations and compliance activities
• Provide support across procurement projects, documentation and compliance processes

About You:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration or coordination
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience reviewing contracts, claims or high-volume documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems
• Local or state government experience is desirable

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact program within a collaborative council environment.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.