AddressContract Manager
Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
1 Mar 2024
Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager at Perth Office CBD on a 24 month Maximum Term basis.
About this role
As the Contract Manager, you will be accountable for driving the overall performance of assigned complex / high value contracts and for providing subject matter expert contract advice and guidance. This will be achieved through ensuring the application of Western Power’s Contract Management Framework to enable contracts to be delivered to the contractual requirements for safety and environmental compliance, cost, time, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction. You will also be required to:
Accountable for driving the overall performance of assigned distribution and transmission overhead maintenance contracts and for providing subject matter expert contract advice and guidance.
Support the successful onboarding of two new vendors to deliver overhead works
To ensure that all contracts are managed in line with Western Power’s Contract Management Framework inclusive of the Procurement Policy and the Contract Management Standard ensuring that the following key activities are undertaken;
Development of the CMP that fully meets the contractual requirements in line with the Contract Management Framework,
Review the Contract Management engagement deliverables including the SHE risk register, scope of work, specifications, drawings and pricing schedules,
Ensure receipt and approval of the Contractor’s plans in line with the contract,
Monitor and manage compliance to the Contractor plans including;
Safety
Environmental
Quality
Schedule
Pricing Schedule
5. Verify and certify Contractors claims, including;
Progress
Variations
EOT
Complete Contractor performance reporting requirements.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce
Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise and proven understanding of contract management
At least 5 + years significant contract management experience including high value / highly complex contracts
Ability to provide technical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, complimented by influencing/negotiation skills
A desire to implement change and innovation, internally and via contract arrangements
Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within a corporate environment
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
Important information
We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.
We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.
Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/
Applications close on 15 March 2024
