Head of Contract Management & Procurement

About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

• Work Life Balance –We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.

• Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

• Security– Permanent full-time role, based in the Rosebud office. Senior Officer – $171,042 - $182,990 per annum (excl. super)

• Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

• Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.

• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire 
   

About the Role

As our Head of Contract Management and Procurement, you’ll lead the procurement, contract management, purchasing, fleet and contract auditing functions to drive procurement excellence, contract performance, robust auditing and continuous improvement practices while supporting organisational objectives and achievement of the Council Plan.

You will thrive in this role if you are a strategic and commercially minded leader who can balance governance, risk and value-for-money outcomes while building strong partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to drive procurement excellence, optimise contract performance, value adding and evaluation and lead continuous improvement across the organisation.

Reporting to the Financial Controller the core responsibilities include:

Building a Collaborative Contract Management Culture

• Deliver a coordinated, organisation-wide approach to contract management by partnering with the CEO, Executive, Councillors and engaging with all employees to strengthen contract ownership, governance and performance. Promote shared accountability, knowledge sharing and consistent practices that enhance organisational capability, deliver improved outcomes from supplier relationships to achieve the Council Plan.

Driving Exceptional Value and Commercial Outcomes

• Develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies that maximise value for money, optimise resources and deliver sustainable financial outcomes. Monitor supplier performance, expenditure and market trends to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies, innovation and improved service delivery that align with strategic priorities and contribute to sustainable organisational performance.

Strengthening Contract Assurance and Compliance

• Lead a robust contract auditing and assurance program that promotes compliance, safety, environmental standards, accountability and effective risk management across all contractual arrangements. Ensure contract performance requirements are regularly reviewed, with findings used to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

Empowering High-Performing Procurement and Contract Teams

• Provide inspiring leadership, coaching and development opportunities that foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and accountability within the team. Build workforce capability and create an environment where employees are empowered to deliver strategic, customer-focused and value for money outcomes.

About You

• Education & Experience – A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (or extensive experience in related fields).
  • Deep contract management and procurement expertise and knowledge in a service-led environment.
  • Experience in auditing management systems, conducting field audits, or working in a compliance focused role.
  • Experience working in local government or a similarly complex environment.

• Leadership – Extensive experience in successfully leading strategic and operational needs of a complex and extensive portfolio.

• Project Management Skills – Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to strategically analyse, plan, implement and embed policy development, projects and programs across organisations.

• Problem Solving – Ability to respond and devise solutions to difficult financial and organisation needs, issues, problems and opportunities that arise, create business cases and options for evidence-based strategy and solutions.

• Written & Oral Communication – Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong report writing skills with the ability to present clear, evidence-based findings. Demonstrated ability to provide technical advice and expertise to Executive and Council. 

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks.  This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). 

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Mark Schubert, Financial Controller, 0466 869 ***

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 16 August 2026