Aps 5 Opc Contract Manager

• Location: Canberra, ACT; Sydney, NSW; Melbourne, VIC; Brisbane, QLD: Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA
• Salary Range: $88,923 - $92,670 + Attractive Superannuation
• Contact Officer: Ben Isaacs 0406 381 916 Ben.Isaacs@dva.gov.au

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (Open Arms) has provided veteran mental health support for more than 40 years. Open Arms (formerly Vietnam Veterans’ Counselling Service) was founded by Vietnam Veterans and is a nationally accredited mental health service that provides 24-hour free and confidential mental health support.The Outreach Program Counsellor (OPC) Contract Management section within the Business Operations Branch is responsible for supporting Open Arms service provision by providing high quality and timely contract management enabling services including undertaking the role of panel manager, and engaging OPCs to deliver counselling and other services via the new Panel of Outreach Program Counsellors for the Open Arms Outreach Program PRN2023-741.In accordance with the principles of workplace diversity, Work Health and Safety, participative work practices, APS values and APS Employment Principles the APS5 OPC Contract Manager will display:

• Contract Management: Proficiency in managing low to medium risk contracts, including the ability to develop procurement and contract documentation accurately and efficiently;
• Performance Monitoring and Risk Management: Skill in actively monitoring contract performance and risks, with the ability to identify and analyse potential issues and develop appropriate strategies to achieve contract outcomes; and
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to consult with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communication skills and interpersonal abilities to maintain positive and effective working relationships.

Duties

• Manage low to medium risk contracts, including governance, risk, performance and financial management;
• Develop low to medium risk contracts and procurement documentation, including contract management plans;
• Comply with and advise on government and agency procurement and contract management policies;
• Use procurement systems to maintain accurate contract records inclusive of contract spend, contractor performance, risk and outcomes;
• Assess and prepare contract variations and exemption requests, making appropriate decisions based on risk;
• Interpret contract requirements, terms and conditions and ensures that all parties understand and deliver on their responsibilities;
• Develops and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve routine contractual issues and escalate more complex issues;
• Apply and advise on processes for exercising extension options, contract expiry and any required transition management;
• Leverage organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet competing Deadlines;
• Support the achievement of team objectives and outcomes;
• Perform other duties as directed.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to18 months.A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: