Coordinator Contracted Services

Provide strong leadership to a collaborative team where your contract acumen and contractor management skill set will be valued and you will benefit from challenges, a diverse range of contracts and an opportunity to develop your career.

About the position 

Reporting to the Manager, Project & Contract Delivery the Coordinator Contract Delivery is responsible for contract management and for leading the Contract Delivery team to deliver contracts, programmed work and projects for Council.

Key responsibilities are:

• Providing leadership to a small team and contributing to the development and enhancement of team culture.  

• Contract management and project management of a wide variety of contracts, including fire, mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance, cleaning and hygiene, verge maintenance, civil footpath, kerb and road repairs, road pavement marking, cemeteries, fire prevention, playground inspections, arboriculture, mulching, roof access safety, backflow valve testing, and ad-hoc projects. 

• Engagement and management of a wide variety of stakeholders (internal and external). 

• Management of team reporting and contract systems to track, analyse and continuously improve contract performance.

• Procurement for new contracts and contracts at expiry.

• Development of contract specifications, contract scopes, contract KPI’s and conditions. 

Position Description

Why work for us 

A career at the City of Tea Tree Gully is an opportunity to forge long-lasting community connections while cultivating a fulfilling work life. Joining us is a chance to be part of a dynamic team, who value customer care, trust, teamwork and growth. 

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters inclusivity and collaboration. We embrace individual differences and recognise the valuable contributions that diverse perspectives and experiences bring to our community. We are committed to maintaining White Ribbon Accreditation. We prioritise the well-being of our staff and strive to create an environment that promotes ongoing career growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

Benefits

We provide comprehensive support to our employees. Visit our Careers page for more information.

About you

• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring, coaching, establishing and monitoring outcomes to empower team members to achieve goals.

• Comprehensive contract knowledge, contract management acumen and contractor management skillset. 

• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills that fosters positive working relationships. 

• Extensive financial acumen, including making expenditure decisions within budget limits.

• Competent IT skills that enable the use of corporate systems in the day-to-day work activities.

• Consistent evidence-based decision making, with innovative problem solving and the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

• Ability to manage and update programs, identify risks and implement risk mitigation strategies. 

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Law, Commerce, Business, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Facility Management, or in a related discipline/field (or relevant and significant demonstrated experience). 

• Current Class C drivers licence.

• A current Police Check and working with vulnerable people check or the willingness to obtain one. 

• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical. 

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and diverse abilities, to apply. Please let us know about any adjustments that would help you to be your best self during the selection process. We welcome conversations towards workplace adjustments.

Salary range is between $122,451 $129,519 plus superannuation guarantee and will be negotiated commensurate with skills, experience and qualifications. 

Applications close 11pm Wednesday 18 November 2026. For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Eloise Penna on 0466 551 468 or eloise.penna@cttg.sa.gov.au. We may commence interviews and make an appointment before the application close date.

Discover your potential at the City of Tea Tree Gully.

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