About Us
At Lismore City Council, we combine the stability of local government with the urgency and purpose of flood recovery. Our Flood Restoration Portfolio is a once-in-a-career opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects. Our Commercial Team is expanding with roles for Contract Managers, Contract Administrators, and Claims Analysts to support the delivery of vital restoration projects. These roles provide security, development opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing your expertise directly supports the recovery and resilience of our community."
Lismore's Northern Rivers location fosters an ideal work-life balance. It offers lush farmland, beautiful parks, a World Heritage-listed rainforest to explore, great restaurants, a diverse arts and cultural scene, and more—all just a stone's throw from the Gold Coast, Ballina, and Byron Bay.
Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time to embrace and celebrate everything that makes the regional city so unique, while also being directly involved in shaping its future.
About this Position:
Lismore City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons for three key positions within our Commercial Team, supporting the delivery of the Flood Restoration Portfolio:
* Contract Managers
* Contract Administrators
* Claims Analyst
These roles are integral to ensuring the efficient, transparent, and accountable management of contracts, claims, and commercial processes associated with the city's recovery and rebuilding efforts.
What we can offer you:
* New projects ready to go valued at $ 1 billion + in funding.
* Competitive remuneration
* Landmark Lismore projects – Excellent team to work with.
About the Roles:
1. Contract Managers
Responsible for overseeing major contractual arrangements within the Flood Restoration Portfolio, including:
* Leading end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
* Ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks and legislative requirements.
* Managing contractor relationships to ensure delivery of quality outcomes on time and within budget.
* Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to protect Council's commercial interests.
2. Contract Administrators
Supporting the execution and administration of contracts, including:
* Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contract documentation.
* Monitoring contractor performance against agreed KPIs.
* Coordinating variations, extensions, and reporting processes.
* Ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to audit standards.
3. Claims Analysts
Specialist positions focused on financial and claims management, including:
* Reviewing, validating, and processing claims in accordance with funding guidelines.
* Liaising with stakeholders to ensure claims are substantiated, accurate, and submitted on time.
* Identifying inconsistencies and providing recommendations for resolution.
* Supporting transparent financial governance of the Flood Restoration Portfolio.
What We're Looking For:
* Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement, and/or claims administration in the construction sector.
* Demonstrated experience in commercial responsibilities in a construction or infrastructure environment.
* High attention to detail, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
* A commitment to supporting Lismore's recovery and rebuilding efforts.
* Previous experience in a local government context is desirable.
What you will need to be successful:
* The proven ability to understand complex financial information and work to established processes under government legislative frameworks.
* Excel and mathematical skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to pick up information quickly and accept on-the-job feedback.
* The ability to read and interpret contracts in an infrastructure environment.
* Excellent computer skills / the ability to learn new systems.
* Respond to queries efficiently and professionally.
* Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to be resilient and handle complex and sensitive inquiries.
* Analytical thinking and the ability to identify and suggest changes.
Full position description:
* Contract Managers (Click Here)
* Contract Administrators (Click Here)
* Claims Analyst (Click Here)
Additional details:
* Term Contract: Contracted hours of work 35 hours a week/70 hours a fortnight up to 30 June 2027.
* Closing date:Applications will close on 30 October 2025 at 4 pm.
* Location: The position will be primarily at our Flood Portfolio Office in Lismore. Flexible work options are available, working within operational requirements.
* Contact: If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer McEwen, HR Business Partner, at
* Conditions of Employment:Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures, and agreements.
* Pre-employment Screening: Before employment, a series of pre-employment checks may be conducted, including health assessments, verification of the right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licenses, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments, and referee checks.
* Future Opportunities: This recruitment exercise may be utilised for vacancies and the possible establishment of a merit list for future opportunities within six months.
Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering a diverse, flexible, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken in a flexible manner. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support applicants with disabilities. If you would like to discuss adjustments, don't hesitate to get in touch with the People and Culture team on or email