Manager - Contract Management And Advisory Services

• Great East Perth location, with close proximity to public transport and other amenities
• A diverse and welcoming team
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week

The Role and our BranchCommercial and Contracting Services Directorate provides centre-led support services for procurement and management of goods and services, and community services contracts, and the governance of grant programs. It offers procurement and contract advisory opportunities in a diverse range of procurement types, values and complexity in a large team-oriented structure.The Contract Management and Advisory Services (CMAS) Branch provides advice and support for procurement planning and Contract Management, and advocates for sound contracting outcomes. CMAS manages the Department’s contract register and procurement and Contract Management system, and compliance with the Department’s Procurement and Contract Management Policy and Framework, and WA Procurement Rules.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.You will be comfortable and accomplished in interacting with senior level Management and have solid experience or understanding of contract planning and management practice and support systems and possess strong interpersonal leadership and team management skills.The position is responsible for the Department’s Strategic Forward Procurement Plan and ongoing policy and practice development in procurement and Contract Management.The successful applicant will have a high-level capability to:

• Lead and influence the development and management of complex and/or high-risk whole of Department and school-facing contracts.
• Implement and manage quality assurance mechanisms and practices to assure probity, compliance and quality management in line with relevant Department policies, frameworks and legislation.
• Provide training and support to sustain an effective contracting culture within the Department.

Cultural DiversityThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated high-level knowledge of Government procurement and contracting frameworks, policies, issues and strategic directions.

• Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in complex, high-risk contract development and/or Contract Management.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership skills in managing human, physical, financial, technological and information resources and in coordinating and delivering effective strategic outcomes.
• Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with, and influence key internal and external stakeholders at a senior level and to build strong relationships.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All inquiries are welcomedPlease contact Corinne Roberts, Specialist Advisor - Commercial Services by telephoning (08) 9264 4748 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.Your application should include:

• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 11 June 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.