Property Contracts Officer

Property Contracts Officer

Job No: 2430726

Location: Bendigo

• Part time (15 hours a week), Temporary to October 2027 
• Band 6, Starting salary $94,713 (Pro rata) plus superannuation
• Base hourly rate $47.93 plus superannuation

The City of Greater Bendigo is in the heart of central Victoria on Dja Dja Wurrung and Taungurung Country. Located just 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne, our region offers all the benefits of a large city with a warm and welcoming country feel. 

Greater Bendigo is an attractive region that is famous for its food and wine, and boasts the Bendigo Art Gallery, theatres, stunning heritage buildings and natural surrounds that provide great recreational opportunities. There are also high quality education and health services, a wide range of housing options, excellent rail and road networks, and Bendigo Airport has regular direct QantasLink flights to Sydney. 

We provide more than 65 important services to support our community, which is heading towards a population of 200,000 by 2050. Now is a great time to join us!

The Role

Do you have experience in managing property service and building maintenance contracts and are looking for a new part time challenge?

Working within our Property Services team you will support the management of the Citys property service contracts, which includes essential services mechanical and electrical programmed maintenance.

Our property portfolio includes community facilities and halls, sporting club rooms, public amenities and commercial premises.

You will ensure contracts meet the agreed outcomes, are value for money, meet quality service delivery and compliance with legislative, procurement and organisational requirements.

In this varied role, key responsibilities also include:

• Engage, coordinate and oversee contractors, consultants and service providers to support effective delivery of maintenance and operational services
• Support inspection programs, condition data collection and asset information management to inform planned maintenance and asset management decisions
• Respond to property service matters, and liaising with stakeholders, occupiers, contractors, consultants and agencies to coordinate works, resolve issues and provide advice
• Prepare and process contract-related documentation, requisitions, purchase orders, progress claims, correspondence and reports using City systems and procedures

This is part time, job share, temporary role to October 2027, with the work days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am – 2pm (15 hours per week). Additional rostered after-hours support is required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in contract management, including procurement, planning, administering and monitoring service contracts, managing contractor performance, budgets, milestones and risks
• Proven experience in the effective and efficient management of properties and property related issues
• Demonstrated experience in the development, coordination and management of maintenance and minor works projects
• Excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to gain their cooperation and assistance
• Sound understanding of principles of OH&S Law and practice in relation to the use of contractors

A satisfactory police check, employee Working with Children Check and drivers licence are required for this role.

Benefits

• Part time position with flexible work options | Achieve work/life balance
• Contribute to our community | Work close to home in beautiful Bendigo
• Discounted gym memberships | Learning & development opportunities

Visit our Employee Benefits website for more of our benefits.

Position Description

Click here to view the Position Description

Click here for further information on the detailed position demands (this document provides further details on the physical and psychological requirements of the position which have been outlined in the table in the position description)

Contact

If you require any further information regarding this position, please contact Daniella McClure, Manager Property Services, 0429 294 625.   

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, outlining why you are interested in this position and detailing your relevant experience with your current CV/resume by close of business Wednesday 19 August 2026.