Alpine Shire Council supports a rural community of over 13,000 residents in a pristine and spectacular environment famous for its natural beauty and outdoor pursuits.

We have a rare opportunity for someone with a passion for our stunning region to oversee some of Council’s largest sport and recreation focused contracts and agreements.

Apply today! For a fantastic career change and lifestyle opportunities beyond comparison, don’t miss this opportunity to work in a spectacular part of Victoria.

About us

Alpine Shire Council is a values-based organisation that delivers meaningful outcomes for its community.  We are led by Councillors and a leadership team that genuinely care, and at our core, passionate colleagues who enjoy what they do.  We offer flexibility and invest in developing and mentoring our people.

We also happen to be located in the stunning High Country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a lifestyle like no other.

Appreciate a flexible work life balance with an adventure, nature and foodie lover’s paradise on your doorstep. Forget about long commutes and paid parking, enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live.  Apply today, to join us in delivering meaningful work with dedicated people.

About the role

Reporting to the Property and Contracts Co-ordinator, this position will be responsible for the oversight of Councils major contracts including (but not limited to):

• Mystic Mountain Bike Park
• Dinner Plain maintenance operations
• Seasonal pools and sports centre
• Holiday and caravan parks

The successful candidate will require a proactive and strategic approach to contract management, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and compliance with relevant regulations.

Other responsibilities include delivery of services either through contract or direct Council operation for a variety of Council contracts and lease and license agreements.

At Alpine Shire Council, we offer our employees:

• A collaborative work environment, with a supportive leadership team.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Genuine work-life balance with a range of flexible work options.
• The stunning natural scenery, extensive recreation opportunities and excellent local food of North East Victoria’s alpine region.
• A chance to make a positive difference to our community in a high performing organisation.

Our ideal candidate 

• Experience in overseeing contract management activities.
• Experience in developing compliance frameworks and monitoring contractor compliance activities for major public projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to write reports and prepare external correspondence.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills, including sound organisational and computer skills with the ability to effectively interact with a range of customers and other stakeholders.
• Driver licence.

Apply now:

• Full-time permanent position based in Bright.
• Salary $85,020 + Superannuation + Monthly Rostered Day Off.
• Band 6, Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023.
• People of all genders, ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• In your cover letter, briefly address how your skills meet the criteria outlined in the Position Description.