Why Apply:
* Multiple Location s: ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC
* Long term contract: 12 months
* Multiple Positions : We are looking to fill over 6 positions with this client
What we need from you:
* Strong background in commercial contracts, negotiations, risk management, and compliance .
* Proven team leadership/people management
* Bachelor's degree (Law, Business, or related).
We are seeking experienced client-facing Contract Specialist role, working across large, complex projects. You'll lead contract management, negotiations, and risk management, while building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
Opportunities include:
* Lead contract management teams at all levels across large projects and accounts; work with account leadership, client commercial and business stakeholders to understand client needs and priorities; account strategy, objectives, and opportunities.
* Develop contract management staff across multiple projects and accounts taking responsibility for supporting performance management activities.
* Take accountability for identification, escalation and resolution of commercial and contract risks and issues working with leadership to ensure the best outcome for all parties.
* Engage in pre-award sales activities, assist with deal shaping, negotiate commercial and contractual outcomes with sales teams and business leadership, including contract drafting support.
* Contract Managers are client facing and have a key role in building trusted relationships with client counterparts.
What you'll bring:
Education:
* Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
* Membership:
* Member of World Commerce and Contracting (previously International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM)) or National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and/ or professional certification considered a plus.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience and demonstrated capability in conducting and supervising investigations (including compliance-related investigations, employment investigations, and governmental investigations) and in drafting confidential reports and advising senior leadership on such risks.
* In-depth knowledge of local ethical/conduct/compliance-related risks, employee rights and obligations, and related laws
* Extensive experience in employee relations and workplace investigations
* Minimum 7 yrs. relevant experience as a contract manager with exposure to complex deals with proven team management experience
* Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with client executives at all levels of the organization and be capable of supporting discussions to influence key commercial and contracting decisions
* Significant understanding of commercial contracting regulations and principles, subcontracting practices; and commercial contracting terms and conditions.
Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to to Preetika on +61 28028 3141 OR preetika.arora@akkodisgroup.com
Joining Akkodis as a Consultant
* Weekly Pay
* No payrolling processing fees
* Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
* Consultant gatherings events
* Akkodis SME meet ups/information sessions
* EAP Support Program
* Dedicated Account Management Support Team
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