Bayside Council Contracts Manager – 12 Month Contract

• Full time – 35 hours per week
• Enjoy a rostered day off per fortnight
• Supporting team environment

Our Team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Projects team is a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for delivering Council’s City Projects program on time, on budget and to a high standard.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager responsibility is to provide high-level contract management functions for Bayside Council.

The role is responsible for the programming and implementation of all City Projects Team projects and Capital Works programs; budget control, engaging consultants and contractors; managing and responding to contractual or commercial risks; cost estimates; variation assessments, progress claim assessments and reviewing building contracts, plans and specifications.

You can also expect to:

• Evaluate, review and audit contractor compliance for contracts, plans, designs and specifications and identify, report and manage non-conformance.
• Provide project management advice in relation to Council’s City Projects Program, including interpreting and advising on complex regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Engage and consult with stakeholders to identify their requirements and use this information to enable organisational direction, strategy and action.
• Manage contract administration on AS4902-2000, AS4000 contracts and GC-21 contracts, focusing on quality project outcomes and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to service delivery, administration, evaluation and continuous improvement of systems and processes.
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects, in a politically sensitive arena and balancing community expectations with Council obligations and other government and stakeholder expectations.

About You

We are looking for an industrious individual with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Recent experience in the letting of consultant agreements including RfQs, RfT and EoLs for design consultants and Contractors.
• Extensive experience in a Contract Administrator and/or Contract Manager role, exposure to Tier 1 or 2 Main Contractors highly regarded
• Knowledge and experience in administering AS-4000, GC-21 and similar contracts
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge across a number of functional areas within relevant field, including project management; procurement and contract management; and building construction or civil engineering.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C.

Our Benefits and Culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• Three extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• Two days health and wellbeing leave
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply Now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the job description.

Your application should include an up-to-date resume (max 3 pages) and a covering letter including your skills and experience (max 2 pages).

Applications must be submitted email at recruitment@bayside.nsw.gov.au with the subject line F24/90 Contracts Manager (12 Month Term)

Deadline: Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Salary Range: $112,026.83 to $125,470.11 per annum plus 11% Superannuation

Enquiries: Louise Farrell – Manager City Projects via email on louise.farrell@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.