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SalaryAbout the business
Victoria Daly Regional Council (VDRC) is a vibrant and energetic organisation, delivering a range of local government services and programs to residents of the beautiful stunning communities within the Victoria Daly Region covering an area of 153,405Km2.
Contracts and Projects Officer
This position will support and assist the Infrastructure & Asset Manager in the management, coordination and delivery of Contracts and Projects delivered by the Council including administration, supervision, compliance, budget management and reporting.
About the role
- Full Time Position - 76 hours per fortnight
- Katherine, NT
- $98,876.46 - $105,334.89
- 6 Weeks Annual Leave With 17.5% Leave Loading
- 10 days Personal Leave
- Remote Area Allowance
- Relocation allowance of up to $5,000
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide a high level of administrative and technical support in the preparation and management of Contracts and Projects within the Council.
2. Prepare monthly progress reports and cost assessments on the delivery of projects, operational expenditure to ensure budget requirements are met.
3. Manage and coordinate the roads to recovery funding to ensure the Council benefits by upgrading roads within the designated areas.
4. Undertake accurate scoping of works to enable detailed estimates to be accurately defined in budgets and documentation.
5. Prepare all documentation associated with contracts, projects, tenders, quotes, minor new works, capital works, scopes, schedule of works, and services to be provided.
6. Actively participate in tender assessment panels and make clear recommendations on tenders.
7. Effectively manage scheduling and programming of works associated with Contracts and Projects to ensure timelines are met and within budget.
8. Ensure projects are assessed to determine feasibility of project.
9. Effectively liaise and coordinate with contractors and be responsible for the day-to-day decisions regarding site activities.
10. Ensure site inspections are undertaken on a regular basis and supervision takes place to ensure there is high quality works, contractor performance, timelines are being met and safety is maintained.
11. Ensure contract compliance requirements are being met before approving and signing off on payments or completions.
12. Assist and provide required information to the Grants Manager to be included in grant applications being applied for.
Selection Criteria:
Qualifications
1. Qualifications or extensive experience in Contract Management and or Project Management.
ESSENTIAL
1. Proven knowledge and experience in contract management and administration including procurement, assessment, and recommendation of tenders.
2. Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage projects from development to completion.
3. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to multitask, negotiate, resolve issues to achieve positive outcomes for Council.
4. Ability to be able to adapt and be flexible in an ever-changing environment and still be able to meet deadlines with the focus on effective service delivery.
5. Ability to identify, assess and deliver viable solutions in a professional and timely manner.
6. Demonstrated ability to write high level correspondence and reports.
7. Ability to use a range of software programs.
8. Ability to be able to review and streamline practices, ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place that are suitable for the Council’s needs.
9. Knowledge and understanding of procurement practices and legislative requirements.
10. Good working knowledge of Work health & Safety.
DESIRABLE
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Criminal History Check (recent within 3 months)
2. A current Working with Children’s Card.
A current Drivers Licence
Please submit a Cover Letter, Statement of claims against the selection criteria, Resume and a copy of your Qualifications with your application.
Closing date: 29th February 2024
