Aps5 Contract Manager

APS5 Contract Manager

Your new company 

This organisation works in partnership with government and non-government organisations to embed the department's mission to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families in Australian communities. This is done by administering community-based grants on behalf of the department and other governmental departments. 

Your new role 

You will play a critical role in the organisation's success in ensuring that the government’s funded programs are delivered effectively to support Australian people and communities.

• Engaging regularly with funded organisations to ensure that programs are being delivered in a way that is consistent with the requirements of the grant agreement 
• Building networks and relationships with funded organisations, as well as other key stakeholders such as the not-for-profit community sector, Commonwealth, state and territory governments, local government, peak representative organisations, and research bodies
• Gathering local intelligence on how programs are being delivered on-the-ground to inform policy development and program re-design
• Assess and monitor the performance of funded organisations against agreed objectives, targets and outcomes in the grant agreement 
  • Address instances of poor performance or non-compliance with input from a supervisor to achieve the policy and program outcomes
  • Build strong relationships with organisations to assist them to deliver their services, and manage issues and risks, generally with higher risk organisations
  • Proactively identify, document and escalate issues and risks that may impact the funded organisation’s ability to achieve policy or program outcomes 
  • Use various IT systems to monitor and record performance and risk data 
  • Identify local and environmental trends that impact the delivery of policies and programs 
  • Gather and analyse local intelligence to feed back to policy areas on the impact of policies and programs 
  • Maintain knowledge of relevant program guidelines, legislation and policy frameworks

What you'll need to succeed 

1. Contract Management - Sound proficiency in interpreting and applying conditions of contracts including monitoring performance against activity objectives, targets and outcomes and ensuring that accountability requirements are met
2. Communication – Sound Written/Presentation/Administrative skills – proficiency in English; sound administrative processes in line with business requirements and strong organisational skills
3. Analytical – detailed proficiency in identifying and applying relevant legislation and policy
4. Risk management – ability to understand and utilise a risk framework and to identify, analyse, assess and advise on business risk and impacts
5. Stakeholder engagement – sound skills in pursuing and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders and clients to ensure proficient contract management and achieve the best outcomes.

What you'll get in return 

• Working in an agile, geographically dispersed team in one of Australia’s leading departments means great career growth opportunities through internal mobility, formal mentoring, access to learning and development programs and more! 
• Temporary role, initial 5 months (approx)
• February start

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to *************@hays.com.au, or call us now on 0892544***.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.