Recruitment Consultant @ HorizonOne - Policy, Program and Procurement
About the Department of Defence
Our client, the Department of Defence, is a large federal government department with responsibility for the safety and security of Australia and its citizens. They have a diverse and integrated workforce that work together across a spectrum of activities. In this Department you'll enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an employee, you simply wouldn't get with any other organisation.
You'll join the Joint Health Command, which is responsible for the delivery of health services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) staff on the garrison (on‑base) environment and managing access to a contracted network of off‑base health facilities and medical professionals.
The Opportunity
There is an opportunity for an APS6 Contract Manager to join the Joint Health Command on a labour hire contract until April 2026 with a 6‑month extension.
The primary focus of the role is managing the ADF Health Services Contract, which is being delivered by Bupa Health Services and is valued at $3.4 billion over a six‑year period. The team ensures that the Bupa contract is being delivered effectively and that ADF members are receiving access to the services of medical professionals required to maintain their fitness and wellbeing.
This isn't your standard APS contract role. This is an opportunity to:
* Contribute to ensuring that the people that defend our country receive important medical and health services
* Join an integrated workforce where you'll work alongside a mix of APS staff, uniformed staff and contractors
* Benefit from flexible work arrangements with a hybrid arrangement of two days from home and three days in office
* Secure a long‑term labour hire contract that will take you through the period of the election
* Develop your leadership skills by providing mentoring and guidance to an APS5 staff member
The Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Design and implement mitigation strategies for the risks associated with contract management activities, supplier's performance and compliance with mandatory requirements and suggest relevant improvements
* Implement contract management related documentation including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation
* Translate and apply legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management
* Monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against the contract and contribute to appropriate action
* People management responsibility and as such you will be required to exercise your people management skills and knowledge to lead a high performing and cohesive team
The Ideal Person
To be successful in this role, you'll have experience in managing and delivering service‑based contracts in a government environment. Candidates with experience managing goods‑based contracts (such as IT products) won't be relevant. It's important that you've managed the delivery of services, such as labour hire workers, consultancy services, engineering services, or ideally, health related services.
You'll also have the following skills:
* In‑depth knowledge of the contract management function and legislative frameworks within a government context
* Experience implementing performance management frameworks
* Ability to identify risks and gaps in contract management processes and implement mitigation/improvement strategies
To be eligible for this role, you must:
* Be an Australian citizen
* Have a Baseline security clearance
* Be willing to undergo a police check
Salary / Rate
* $65/hr - $85/hr + 12% Super (depending on experience)
* Labour hire contract until April 2026 with a 6‑month extension.
* Canberra based position operating out of the Campbell Park office
* Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21049.
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Military and International Affairs
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