Contracts and Compliance Officer

Role overview

City of Moreton Bay is looking for a Contracts and Compliance Officer to join its Corporate Security team in a newly created position. This role is centered on specialist contract and tender administration, helping the team secure compliant, practical, and cost-effective outcomes for Council.

The position is based at the Narangba Depot in Queensland and includes free on-site parking. It is a permanent full-time role with a hybrid working model, offering some work-from-home flexibility.

What you will do

You will manage and support security-related contracts across services such as guarding and patrols, alarm and duress monitoring, access control, and security operations/response functions. A key part of the role is building and maintaining SLA and KPI frameworks, checking supplier performance, and gathering compliance evidence.

• Administer all stages of contract management, including formation, insurance and licence checks, securities and retentions, defects tracking, variations, extensions, and close-out documentation.
• Prepare negotiation notes, evaluation summaries, conflict-of-interest records, and probity documents in line with procurement requirements.
• Work closely with Strategic Procurement and the Corporate Security Coordinator to align activity with Council policy, legislation, and the Corporate Security Framework.
• Spot supplier, commercial, and operational risks early and escalate them through the appropriate Council and Corporate Security risk processes.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of contract and tender management, including RFx planning, evaluation, negotiation support, and award/decline processes, along with experience in supplier performance management.

You should be highly organised, accurate with records, comfortable handling competing deadlines, and confident working with a collaborative team.

• Experience in procurement, contract administration, compliance, or a related field, preferably in a government setting.
• Practical experience managing claims, variations, insurances, securities/retentions, and compliance evidence.
• A current C class driver licence.

Terms and working arrangements

• Permanent full-time employment.
• 9-day fortnight arrangement.
• 72.5 hours per fortnight.
• Hybrid and flexible work environment, including some days working from home.
• Level 5 position with salary of $103,597 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
• Free parking available at the Narangba Depot.

Why work with City of Moreton Bay

City of Moreton Bay describes itself as one of Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and the third-largest council in the country. The organisation is focused on building a future-ready city while delivering meaningful work for the community today.

Employees can expect a collaborative environment where they can help shape services, strengthen communities, and contribute to long-term city building.

Benefits

• A nine-day, 72.5-hour fortnight to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid flexibility with some work-from-home days.
• Negotiated salary increases under the EBA.
• Access to the Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Salary packaging options for novated leases, superannuation contributions, smartphones, and devices.
• Discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations, and access to Fitness Passport.
• 24/7 confidential counselling support and the Mates in Construction program.

Additional information

Applicants must submit a current resume showing how they meet the role requirements. A cover letter is optional.

As part of recruitment, candidates will need to complete a National Criminal History Check.

City of Moreton Bay encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all ages, genders, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.

The council acknowledges the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples and pays respect to Traditional Custodians.

Applications close on Monday 06 Jul 2026 at 23:55.

For further information, candidates can contact the Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au.