Contract Manager

Permanent Full Time

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of

living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive

employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full

of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major

community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley

and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in

the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and

delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community. We strive to lead with openness and

courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight

• the package: $98,183 to $117,085 plus superannuation per annum

• location: Grafton, NSW

• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

• enjoy the benefits of flex time

• access to fitness passportAbout the role

We’re seeking a proactive and commercially minded Contract Manager to support the delivery of

Council’s waste services portfolio, including regional landfill operations, transfer stations, and domestic

waste collection.

Reporting to the Waste & Sustainability Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing contracts,

procurement, and service performance, ensuring services are compliant, cost-effective, and delivering

strong outcomes for the community. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio, with the opportunity to apply

both commercial thinking and public sector governance to improve how services are delivered.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage waste service contracts to deliver strong performance, compliance, and value for

money

• Provide contract management and commercial advice to support informed decision-making

• Lead procurement processes including tenders, evaluations, contract negotiations, and

administration

• Work closely with contractors to drive accountability, performance, and service outcomes

• Ensure compliance with legislation, Council policies, WHS, and environmental requirements

• Monitor and manage budgets, risks, timelines, and service quality

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across services and contracts

What we’re looking for

We’re open to candidates from local government, waste services, infrastructure, utilities, or other

contract-driven environments.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial roles

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work across operational and governance

requirements

• A practical mindset, with the ability to balance compliance, commercial outcomes, and service

delivery

• Initiative, sound judgement, and a focus on achieving results

Experience in waste or local government is valued, but not essential—we’re equally interested in

transferable experience and the right capability.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to take on a meaningful role in delivering essential community services, with

scope to influence outcomes and improve how services operate.

You will:

• Work on diverse and operationally complex service contracts

• Contribute to sustainable and community-focused outcomes

• Gain exposure to end-to-end procurement and contract management

• Be part of a genuinely supportive, collaborative team

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential requirements of the role as per position description

• Attach certificates and licences as listed in the essential requirements as a supporting

• document

• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that

clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need

to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to

achieve the key accountabilities.

• Answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question

Q1. Tell us about a contract you’ve been responsible for where performance wasn’t where it

needed to be. What did you do, and what changed as a result?Q2. Provide an example of when contract or regulatory requirements conflicted with practical

service delivery. How did you navigate it?

Contact

Fiona Martin, Manager Waste and Sustainability on 02 6643 0861

Closing date

Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Regional Landfill, however, this may change should

business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the

future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.

further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection

criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read

our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from

ex-service personnel.