Contract Administrator

At VenuesWest our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts. We take pride in owning and/or operating 14 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues, including not only the world class Optus Stadium and the iconic RAC Arena, but also HBF Park, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, Bendat Basketball Centre and Gold Netball Centre.
We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.
About the Role
VenuesWest is seeking a motivated individual to work as part of our Facilities Management team. They will be responsible for administering, facilitating, and delivering effective and compliant procurement and contract management practices. In particular, the role will concentrate on the facilities and maintenance areas of VenuesWest and involves working with internal stakeholders regarding requests for quote and tender processes. It is also involved in the development and implementation of policy and procedural resources for the consistent and compliant application of procurement and contract management processes across all business areas.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and whilst the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mt Claremont, mobility will be required between the portfolio of facilities.
What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

• A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
• Access to staff fitness classes
• Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
• Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• A fantastic social club and culture program with lots of activities
• Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Free use of the creche for up to 3 hours per visit (up to 12 hours per week)
• 50% discount on kid’s programs
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• A comprehensive learning and development program
• Free on-site parking
• Sponsorship for participation in community, sporting and charity events

About the Person
The successful candidate will have the following:

• Proven ability and experience in contract administration and/or contract management.
• Experience in the delivery of compliant government procurement processes which deliver value for money outcomes.
• Experience in the creation of request for quotes and tender documentation
• Experience participating in the evaluation of request for tender responses including preparation of evaluation reports, and requests for quotes.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience building effective stakeholder relationships
• The ability to work unsupervised, managing competing priorities across multiple work scopes.

For any further job-related information please contact Chris Dark, at chris.dark@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:

• copy of your current resume and
• cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:
• Demonstrated experience in:

• The delivery of compliant government procurement processes which deliver value for money outcomes.
• Contract administration or contract management.
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia – Australian Birth Certificate; Australian Citizenship Certificate; or passport

A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. A step by step guide to applying online is available in pdf format below to assist you in this process.
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for subsequent vacancies for 12 months in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner’s Instructions No.2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT:
Workplace Diversity
VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in our workforce.
People with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy and to identify themselves through the application questions.
This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.