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SalaryContract Manager
Our Business
Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and for future generations to come.
Our talented workforce of more than 980 employees keep Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers everyday.
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, which is centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we are investing a record $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we take steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions, and towards zero waste. Visit our website or Youtube channel to learn more.
The Role
The Contract Manager sits in our Procurement team and is focussed on analysing markets, building market intelligence, and developing and implementing action plans to ensure best practice contract management practices.
Some of the things you’ll work on include:
- Actively manage multiple programmes from contract award through effective and ongoing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Lead the pre-qualification process for contractors and consultants including maintaining a pre-qualification database and coordinating the technical, financial, legal and performance assessments of applicants.
- Coordinate the suite of TasWater contracts including panel arrangements, including the financial assessment of tenders and contractors.
- Coordinate contract and contractor reviews and oversee and report on contract performance.
- Develop and oversee systems and programs to establish or enhance the capability of TasWater to effectively manage contracts and contractual relationships.
Key Accountabilities
There are transferable skills that can lead to success in this role so even if you don’t think you’re the perfect fit, we still want you to apply.
Experience in the following will be beneficial:
- Experience in contract management, including implementing strategies, negotiation, and assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and systems
- Experience leading a team and building a high performing culture.
- Experience in overseeing contract management budget allocation and monitoring expenditure so that accurate and appropriate spending is achieved
- The ability to review and develop contract management policies, guidelines and resources
- Demonstrated stakeholder management experience, particularly in conjunction with onboarding new suppliers.
Why TasWater
Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join company that offers career development pathways, training courses and access to subject matter experts.
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Click here to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.
The Details
This is a full-time position providing an opportunity to work from primary sites in Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport, and attracts a salary of $134,000 - $152,000 (inclusive of superannuation) dependent on experience.
For a copy of the full position description please visit our website.
If you want to learn more about this role or need assistance in applying, please contact Oliver Braithwaite – Head of Talent Acquisition & Pathways on 0487 715 ***.
Applications close at 10am on Monday 29th April 2024.
