Physical Health Assessment - Open Space Contract Administrator

• Newly created role in a high performing team
• Competitive salary on offer
• Flexible working / Hybrid options available
• Excellent employee benefits
• Stability and career development opportunity
• Free on-site parking

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

The City of Kingston overseas for a diverse range of open spaces including Sportsgrounds, Reserves, Playgrounds, Horticulture, Urban Forrest, Foreshore and Bushland assets within the municipality. Our Open Space team is responsible for these areas and within the broader team, there is a diversity of roles. 

The role

We are seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Open Space Team. Reporting to Emily Boucher, your role is to:

• supervise and monitor the performance and service condition of relevant large, complex contracts within the Open Space Department
• communicating and coordinating with staff, contractors, the community and other departments within Council
• meet with contractors and administer contracts
• consult internally and externally to build relationships
• develop technical specifications in consultation with subject matter experts
• lead the development of contract and tender documentation, technical requirements, and procurement

This newly created role will contribute to the success of the department through active teamwork and the effective supervision and performance of the contracts. This is a satisfying and busy role where your contribution is valued. 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Degree or diploma in a related discipline with relevant experience or alternatively, a lesser formal qualification with substantial relevant experience
• Contract management experience, including development, award, and delivery of contracts.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of technical specifications and procurement processes.

• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:
• We make a difference
• We show care and respect
• We take pride in our work
• We are better together

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:

• wellbeing initiatives
• discounted gym membership
• social club events
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers,
• salary packaging
• study/development assistance
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• discounted health insurance  
• access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)

How to Apply

Please submit your CV with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Emily Boucher, Manager Open Space on emily.boucher@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.