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1. $125,220 - $138,394
* Executive Level 1
* Canberra, ACT; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Sydney, NSW; Hobart, TAS
* $125,220 - $138,394
About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations
We are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well-paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we ourselves strive to be a model employer.
We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or re-training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities.
With us, your work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape. Whether you are engaging in policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, your efforts will have a tangible impact on job seekers, employees and the economy by giving them a framework to build a future anchored and realised through employment.
It is our ambition to do things differently, to create the 'department of great jobs'– where our people reflect our purpose.
The Role
Reporting to the Digital Solutions Division (DSD) Finance Director, the Senior Contract Manager is responsible for managing and enhancing DSDs contract and vendor management capability. The Senior Contract Manager will provide effective contract and vendor management for the divisions labour hire & professional services vendor arrangements. This includes performance management, compliance, training, quality assurance, innovation, process improvement and financial management and reporting.
The Role Includes
* Building relationships with key vendors to ensure the smooth delivery of services.
* Ensuring contract commercial outcomes are aligned with vendor obligations and the divisions broader priorities and objectives. Working in alignment with the divisions ways of working and broader organisational practices and standards.
* Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of contract management and vendor management practices within the division.
* Supporting the procurement of new services in collaboration with divisional and cross divisional stakeholders.
* Monitoring and regularly reporting to management on the status of contracts, vendor performance, commercial/financial risk, issues, and actions as they arise.
The successful applicant will receive the necessary training, mentoring, and guidance to perform the key responsibilities of the role and to advance their career in the APS.
Duties And Responsibilities
Working under limited supervision, the EL1 Senior Contract Manager's duties and responsibilities may include:
* Develop, execute and maintain Contract Management and Vendor Management Plans and assist in development of the division's commercial financial management framework.
* Provide routine specialist contract management advice and customer support/guidance to business areas.
* Develop and support the vendor performance framework and reporting tools.
* Support business user compliance with contract & vendor management best practice.
* Support business user self-help through training, education, guides, and templates.
* Undertake market research and apply findings to manage and inform contract decisions.
* Interpret contract requirements, terms and conditions to ensure that all parties understand and deliver on their responsibilities.
* Comply with and advise on government procurement and contract management policies to drive value for money outcomes.
* Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications and Education
* Well-developed understanding of legislation, Australian Government procurement policies, guidelines and the Commonwealth Procurement Framework.
* Knowledge of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and experience interpreting and applying organisational Accountable Authority Instructions (AAI's).
How to Apply
Applicants are required to provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
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In the eRecruit (the department's online recruitment system) you will also need to:
* upload a Curriculum Vitae
* provide contact details for 2 Referees.
Eligibility
Don't meet all the role requirements?
At DEWR we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and seek to recruit staff with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, disciplines and working styles. If this role resonates with you and you are excited about making an impact, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Government Administration
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