Expression of Interest - Procurement, Contracts & Legal Professionals

Work Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time - School Hours

Location: Central Highlands Region

Directorate: Corporate Services 

Expression of Interest – Procurement, Contracts & Legal Professionals

Help shape the future of local government service delivery with Central Highlands Regional Council

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from motivated and skilled professionals interested in joining our Corporate Services Directorate. We have a number of exciting opportunities across Procurement, Contracts, and Legal.

Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, these positions offer the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support our communities and organisation.

• Contracts Specialist
  Lead and support best-practice contract management across Council's contract portfolio. This role provides specialist advice on contract governance, compliance, supplier performance, risk management and continuous improvement while partnering with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver value-for-money outcomes. 
• Contracts Support Officer
  Provide administrative, operational and systems support to Council's Procurement & Legal section. Working closely with the Contracts Specialist, you will assist with contract administration, procurement activities, supplier performance monitoring, governance reporting and maintenance of Council's contract management systems.
   
• Paralegal
  Provide high-quality legal research and administrative support across litigation, legislative compliance, insurance matters and major projects. This diverse role offers valuable exposure to a broad range of legal and governance functions within local government. 
• Stores Officer
  Support Council operations through efficient stores management, inventory control, logistics coordination and procurement support. This role plays an important part in ensuring Council teams have access to the materials and equipment required to deliver services across the region.

 Please click the links below to download and review the position descriptions;

• Contracts Specialist
• Contracts Support Officer
• Paralegal
• Stores Officer

Who we’re looking for:

We are keen to hear from candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to customer service excellence.
• Sound organisational and time management capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes.

If you're looking for meaningful work with real flexibility and a workplace that supports you both personally and professionally we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO’s
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To express your interest in a position, please submit your resume & cover detailing your career history and relevant experience/qualifications.

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Expressions close: 12pm, Thursday 29th October 2026.
Please note applicants may be contacted and progressed prior to the closing date

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