Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire
Macedon Ranges Shire

Coordinator Contracts

Job No: MRSC0000015
Location: Kyneton

Permanent Full Time 
$104,190 - $112,460 per annum  plus Super and RDO
Position No:7003

About the role

This role coordinates and manages Council’s end‑-to‑-end procurement and tendering processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, probity requirements, and Council policies. It provides specialist advice across the organisation and oversees the preparation, evaluation, and administration of contracts to support effective service delivery and risk management. The position also contributes to continuous improvement by maintaining systems, reporting, and enhancing procurement practices across Council. 

About you

The candidate brings strong experience in providing specialist procurement and contract governance advice within complex regulatory environments, demonstrating sound judgement, effective probity management, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement. They are skilled in developing contract specifications with clear performance measures and have proven experience overseeing contractors and suppliers while meeting tight deadlines. Supported by well-developed communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft and other systems, the candidate effectively coordinates processes and delivers high-quality outcomes. 

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council 

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives. 

Employees recently voted YES to a new Enterprise Agreement, with EA salaries increasing by 7% from 1 July 2026 (including a 4% backdated increase and a further 3% increase).

Staff Benefits

  • Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
  • Annual no cost flu vaccinations 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Purchased leave
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
  • Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

We support flexible working arrangements. This role is initially office-based for onboarding, with hybrid work available in the future once established in the role, subject to manager approval and operational needs.

Position Description
 
For further information contact Travis Harling, Manager Finance on 5422 0312.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 8 June 2026.

Closing Date: 29 May at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.  

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Macedon Ranges Shire is located in central Victoria, about an hour's drive north-west of Melbourne. Covering an area of around 1700 square kilometres, the shire is a semi-rural municipality known for its beautiful natural landscapes. The shire has an estimated population of around 51,500 people and resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples. Industries providing local employment in the shire are health care and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Tourism is also acknowledged as an important and growing industry for the shire.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. Council encourages applications from all suitable applicants including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people of different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer.