Contract Manager Wa Schools

An exciting opportunity is now available for a Contract Manager, to join our WA Schools account. The Contract Manager leads the effective and safe delivery of a range of services and ensures compliance with contractual obligations in accordance with contractual, legal and company requirements. The Contract Manager is accountable for the delivery of asset management, maintenance and facilities management services to eight schools and a carpark with the greater Perth region.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

Join us on the journey.

We currently have an opportunity for a Contract Manager, to join our WA Schools account. The Contract Manager leads the effective and safe delivery of a range of services and ensures compliance with contractual obligations in accordance with contractual, legal and company requirements.

The Contract Manager is accountable for the delivery of asset management, maintenance and facilities management services to eight schools and a car park with the greater Perth region.

What you'll do

The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Leads the effective and safe delivery of a range of services and ensures compliance with contractual obligations in accordance with contractual, legal and company requirements.
• Delivery of asset management, maintenance and facilities management services to eight schools and a car park with the greater Perth region.
• Ensure that a high quality of service is provided to the facilities within contractual key performance indicator targets.
• Requires effective management of risks associated with contract deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction in the confines of a commercial framework.
• Responsible for safety, quality, financial and operational management, profitability, and sustained business momentum.
• Growing the capability of the workforce and ensuring that the team is skilled and competent to deliver long-term successful outcomes for the client/s and community in which it serves.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. Ideally, a degree in Business, Commerce or similar.
• Proven experience in a leadership role of a large services organisation.
• Experience within a similar role providing financial / budget management within Facilities Management.
• Strong development of senior stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work with Government departments and outsource contracting.
• Demonstrated management experience within a collaborative working environment, delivering the required outcomes against a performance-based contract with agreed key performance indicators.
• Ability to develop strong partnerships with major subcontractors and suppliers.

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

Why work for us?

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
• Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through well-being coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.