Manager Contracts

Manager Contracts 

Capital Delivery

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

IFA Level 8 - $151,485 per annum plus superannuation

• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + vehicle private use
• + additional 5 days recreation leave

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

You will lead the Contracts section, overseeing procurement planning, tendering, constructability reviews and construction contract management. The role ensures robust commercial discipline, consistent contract practices, effective risk management and high‑quality delivery outcomes. You will also provide strategic commercial and technical advice to the Executive Manager Capital Delivery.

What your day will look like:

• Lead procurement and delivery of externally contracted civil infrastructure projects.

• Manage tendering, scopes, estimates and contract documentation in line with legislation and policy.

• Oversee constructability reviews and pre‑contract planning with design teams and stakeholders.

• Administer construction contracts, including Superintendent duties, managing performance, variations, claims, cost, time, quality and safety.

• Establish and maintain contract management frameworks that support consistency, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead and develop the Contracts team, managing priorities, capability and performance.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (AQF7+).

• Strong civil construction and contract management experience, including resolving complex constructability issues.

• Skilled in preparing specifications, BOQs, estimates and procurement documentation.

• Demonstrated client‑side project management capability across scope, variations, budgets, programs, quality, safety and compliance.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, standards, procurement and contractual risk allocation.

• Proven leadership capability in a multidisciplinary environment.

What’s nice to have:

• RPEQ registration.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.  Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Monday 2 November - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Robert Hazzard (Executive Manager Capital Delivery) on robert.hazzard@frasercoast.qld.gov.au. 

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

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