Job description
Our state government client would like to engage the services of a Senior Contract Manager for a 6-month period, with an immediate start.
Title: Senior Contract Manager
Start: ASAP
Pay Rate: $63.03 per hour (L5.1)
Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week / 8 hours per day
Location: Perth CBD
Duration: 6 months
Type: Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
Key Role for this position:
Provides procurement and contract management support for major facilities and services across the Network and Infrastructure Division. The contracts managed will be a mix of goods, services and works. In addition, the role will have an involvement in the monitoring of financial performance.
Core duties and responsibilities:
Business Support
1. Core Competencies
Demonstrated experience in the management of the procurement lifecycle, particularly contract management.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of government contracting and procurement policies and procedures.
2. Communication and Interpersonal
Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team and to contribute to the attainment of team goals and outputs.
3. Conceptual, Analytical and Problem Solving
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Organisation
Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing work commitments to meet targets and deadlines.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Title: Senior Contract Manager
Start: ASAP
Pay Rate: $63.03 per hour (L5.1)
Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week / 8 hours per day
Location: Perth CBD
Duration: 6 months
Type: Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
Key Role for this position:
Provides procurement and contract management support for major facilities and services across the Network and Infrastructure Division. The contracts managed will be a mix of goods, services and works. In addition, the role will have an involvement in the monitoring of financial performance.
Core duties and responsibilities:
Business Support
- Contributes to both the Branch operational performance and the delivery of Contract Management and Administration leading to the effective delivery of services.
- Contributes to the branch engagement and performance by contributing ideas and opinions for improvement; delivering against Divisional and Branch objectives and management expectations; maintaining and developing competence and supporting the development of others.
- Contributes to developing a positive safety culture, contributing ideas and opinions for continuous improvement in workplace safety and project delivery ensuring works carried out comply with other legislative requirements
- Provides support and contributes to project delivery, such as risk management, performance reporting and continuous improvements to ensure the branch delivers.
- Assists the Division in the day-to- day responsibilities with contract management functions; ensures the Contractor’s compliance with and maintains currency of the requirements of the contract; verifies contractor’s invoices are in accordance with the terms of the contract and makes recommendations to contract managers for the payment of invoices, if required.
- Participates in and advises on the assessment and processing of contract variations in accordance with the contract; supports tender documentation for high risk and/or complex work contracts; participates in the dispute resolution process as defined in the contract.
- Develops and maintains the contract management systems to ensure a full and complete record of all contracts, including contract claims, contract variations and extensions of time; maintains comprehensive and accurate records relating to each contract process; monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of contract budgets and monitors the financial performance of contracts to provide advice to Division’s officers; assists with financial analysis of contracts.
1. Core Competencies
Demonstrated experience in the management of the procurement lifecycle, particularly contract management.
Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of government contracting and procurement policies and procedures.
2. Communication and Interpersonal
Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team and to contribute to the attainment of team goals and outputs.
3. Conceptual, Analytical and Problem Solving
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Organisation
Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing work commitments to meet targets and deadlines.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Current National Police Clearance (dated 3 months or less).
- Full working rights within Australia for the duration of the contract.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
