Be at the heart of delivering critical infrastructure and community projects by supporting Council’s Engineering Contracts team and ensuring the smooth administration of contract and tender processes. This pivotal role manages Council’s Contract Management Database and online tendering platform, helping drive efficient procurement, strong governance, and successful project outcomes that benefit the community.
About the role:
- Provide vital administrative support to the Engineering Contracts team, helping coordinate activities and ensure key operational deadlines are achieved.
- Working alongside our Project Managers to maintain and administer Council’s Contract Register, Contract Management Database and online tendering platform, supporting effective contract governance and procurement processes.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders, delivering professional customer service and accurate information on contractual matters.
- Assist with a broad range of clerical and administrative functions across the Engineering Division, contributing to the smooth delivery of projects and services.
- Review, verify and process Contract Plant & Equipment and Traffic Control claims in accordance with contracted schedules of rates, requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $64,608 per annum with competency-based increments up to $74,025 per annum, plus 12% super
- a permanent full-time position
- 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- A motivated professional with a Certificate III in Business Administration (or a related discipline) and demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative support.
- An understanding of contract documentation and tendering processes is highly desirable, as the successful candidate will assist the team with procurement related documentation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and utilise a range of contemporary business systems and applications.
- A highly organised team player with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and contribute positively within a collaborative work environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 07 August 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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