Public Private Partnerships Manager (AS08)
Adelaide | Flexible Hybrid Working | Ongoing Opportunity
Acuity Partners are proud to partner with the South Australian Department for Education to recruit a Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Manager (ASO8), a leadership opportunity responsible for managing strategically significant Public Private Partnership agreements that support critical educational infrastructure across South Australia.
This is an opportunity to lead complex commercial and contractual relationships, manage a high‐performing team and represent the State in ensuring the successful delivery of long‐term PPP arrangements.
Why Join the Department for Education?
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
The Department for Education is committed to building a world‐leading public education system that prioritises learning, wellbeing and equitable outcomes. Through strong partnerships and strategic investment, the Department works to ensure South Australia's children and young people have every opportunity to thrive.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, the PPP Manager is responsible for leading the Department's PPP contract administration function and managing the ongoing performance of designated Public Private Partnership agreements.
You will lead a specialist teams of Senior Advisers and Advisers, overseeing contract performance, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and dispute resolution across a portfolio of PPP schools.
Acting as a key representative of the State, you will work closely with private sector partners, the Department of Treasury and Finance, Crown Solicitor's Office, school leadership teams and other stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are achieved and value‐for‐money outcomes are realised.
This role combines strategic leadership, commercial management, governance and stakeholder engagement in a highly visible and influential position.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end‐to‐end management of complex PPP contracts and associated governance frameworks.
Manage the Department's PPP Contract Administration function and provide leadership to a specialist team.
Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, service delivery requirements and key performance measures.
Identify, manage and resolve complex contractual, operational and commercial risks.
Provide expert advice regarding contract interpretation, risk allocation, contractual obligations and dispute resolution.
Lead stakeholder engagement and negotiations with Project Co, facility operators, Treasury, Crown Solicitor's Office and other key parties.
Prepare strategic reports, recommendations and briefings for senior executives and government stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement across contract management frameworks, systems, processes and governance arrangements.
Ensure the State's interests are protected while maintaining collaborative and productive commercial relationships.
About You
You are a commercially astute leader with experience managing complex contractual arrangements and navigating sophisticated stakeholder environments.
You may bring experience from:
Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
Procurement and Commercial Management
Infrastructure Projects
Contract Management
Asset Management
Facilities or Property Services
Government or Public Sector Commercial Operations
Major Service Delivery Contracts
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
Proven leadership experience managing teams within complex environments.
Strong commercial and contractual management capability.
High‐level negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience managing contract performance, governance and risk.
The ability to interpret and apply complex contractual frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem‐solving capability.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to provide concise advice to senior stakeholders and decision makers.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, Asset Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
Experience working with Public Private Partnerships (PPP) or similarly complex commercial arrangements is highly desirable.
What You'll Gain
A strategic leadership opportunity within a high‐profile government function.
Responsibility for strategically significant infrastructure and service contracts.
Exposure to executive‐level stakeholders across government and industry.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
The opportunity to contribute to educational outcomes for South Australian communities.
Classification: ASO8
Employment Type: Ongoing / Permanent
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Your application will include the following questions:
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have with contracts administration?
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