AddressOur Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their Canberra team. This is a contract role for 6 months with 2x4 months extension option. The successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain an NV1 Security Clearance.
- 6 month contract with 2x4 months extension option.
- Australian citizen with NV1 Security Clearance option.
- Hybrid role ( 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH).
- Paxus pays weekly.
The Contract Manager will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. The role will be responsible to provide detailed technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. The role is required to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, where support and advice will be given on contract management, procurement processes and compliance.
Duties include:
- Provide expertise and technical knowledge of contract management across a range of programs or activities, to all areas of the Agency, applying a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including compliance of Public Governance, Performance and Accountability (PGPA) Act and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs).
- Ensure knowledge of and compliance with legislative, financial, and administrative and performance frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines and regulations by assisting in the development and maintenance of contract management documentation, processes, and procedures (e.g. Contract Management Plans, Statements of Requirements (SOR), work instructions, Negotiation Plan, variations, extensions, performance and process mapping etc.)
- Manage relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external to achieve work area and agency goals by providing updates, advice and recommendations relating to contract management activities to enable informed decision making.
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the role and functions of the agency and an understanding of how these relate to contract management in order to draft written advice including Ministerial, briefs, minutes, reports and correspondence on contract management issues ranging in complexity and sensitivity.
- Produce work requiring little or no revision before finalization, demonstrating a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and experience using a computerized purchasing/payment system (e.g., SAP)
When inquiring about this role, please quote job number #266171
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: *******@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
