Overview
Contract And Service Development Officer
Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety - Birtinya, QLD
Construction, Architecture & Interior Design
Source: Sunshine Coast Student Jobs Hub
JOB DESCRIPTION
Your contribution The Contract Officer supports the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out.
The Contract Officer is responsible for:
- Contract administration, including negotiating, establishing and managing contracts;
- Undertaking market analysis;
- Participation in end-to-end procurement processes; and
- Establishing productive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of suppliers
Job details
- Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
- Position type: Full time
- Occupational group: Contract Management
- Classification: AO5
- Workplace Location: Sunshine Coast
- Job ad reference: QLD/ /25
- Closing date: 10-Oct-2025
- Yearly salary: $103,224 - $111,959
- Fortnightly salary: $3,956.60 - $4,291.40
- Job duration: 31/12/2025 with possibility of extension
Your responsibilities
As a Contract Officer your key responsibilities may include (but not limited to):
- Participate in relevant end to end procurement practices as they relate to regional operations to ensure quality responsive service within legislative and regulatory frameworks.
- Establish, negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers within a human services environment.
- Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to ensure a quality responsive service is delivered to our vulnerable clients.
- Provide advice and information to suppliers and departmental staff regarding investment specifications, quality assurance systems and accountability requirements.
- Monitor service delivery by suppliers and/or licensed organisations to ensure compliance with contracts, program guidelines, legislation and other departmental requirements.
- Monitor individual care services covered by a licence and undertake inspections.
- Identify, monitor and implement remedial action to improve supplier performance and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
- Negotiate renewal, variations and ending of contracts with suppliers.
- Assess applications for funding from suppliers in accordance with legislative frameworks and program objectives.
- Work collaboratively with key internal business areas to ensure value and quality of service delivery.
- Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines.
Applicatuions to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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