Competitive salary and generous area allowances
Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this position will support and coordinate the negotiation, preparation, implementation and renewal of commercial arrangements for the KPA including leases, licences, insurances, service agreements and other contracts. It will provide support to the COO in the development of major strategic projects impacting the KPA and general assistance across the KPA for procurement and contract management.
Responsibilities
- Support the KPA’s commercial negotiations with external parties
- Managing the use of external advisors
- Supporting the management of KPA leases, including establishing new leases and licenses and maintaining a lease register
- Implementing and maintaining lease management software
- Support the management of KPA’s contracts, service agreements and licences
- Administer KPA’s Contract Management Procedure and provide support to the Contract Owners
- Support the procurement of goods and services in line with KPA procurement policies, including assisting other departments with efficient procurement and internal reporting
- Key contact for KPA insurance matters
About You
- You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (e.g. business management, administration, procurement and contracting)
- Demonstrated solid communication and influencing skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrated experience in a commercial environment involving interpreting and monitoring commercial contracts
- Demonstrated experience in preparing, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
- Good financial acumen and commercial judgment
- Knowledge of risk management techniques and processes
- Ability to work autonomously
- Experience working in government agencies highly regarded
- Demonstrated business acumen and report writing ability
- Personal credibility and integrity
- Risk focused, detail oriented, a hands-on team player
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and offer innovative solutions
The Benefits
- If successful, you will be rewarded with a range of benefits including:
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Annual travel (flights) assistance
- Access to training and development opportunities
- The role is based in Broome (NOT FIFO). Please consider the local real estate market and realities of living in a regional area prior to application if you are considering relocation.
- For further information please contact the HR Manager on.
Applications should be made via the Apply button above, completing the questionnaire and sending your resume and cover letter that tells us why you are the right person for the role.
About the Organisation
The Kimberley Ports Authority’s (KPA) head office is located in Broome and is responsible for the Ports of Derby, Yampi Sound and Wyndham and directly manages the Port of Broome which is the principal deepwater port servicing the Kimberley region. The Port Authorities Act 1999 (WA) outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Kimberley Ports Authority. Vision: “To be known as progressive partners who foster trade.” Mission: “To responsibly grow and connect the Kimberley.”
Note: This role is not FIFO and is based in Broome. Consider the local real estate market and living realities if relocating.
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