The Contract Advisor is accountable and responsible for negotiating, implementing, administering and management of Contracts for services, projects and capital purchases and providing assistance and guidance to designated contract owners in meeting their contract management responsibilities. Ensuring that the organisation risk profile remains uncompromised including the mitigation and management of commercial and contract risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development of procurement strategies, contracts, tenders, scoping, negotiations, preparing tenders, expressions of interest, contract departures and implementing supply contract /legally binding instruments for Chief Financial Officer (CFO) /Power of Attorney’s (POA) approval;
- Administer supply contracts, monitor suppliers' performance, and coordinate the purchase of materials and services in accordance with GPC Policy;
- Providing contract management and commercial advice;
- Collaborating with internal and external teams and resources on a range of matters, such as contractor management, variations and contractual disputes;
- Ensure contract and procurement activities are conducted within organisation and Government Policy – specifically the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP).
It would be desirable for you to hold a qualification in procurement, finance or business with experience in procurement and contract management preferred and have a minimum of Level 3 certification under the Queensland Purchasing Certification Program or ability to complete (Level 4 desirable).