Principal Contract Officer

Are you interested in applying your contract management and team leader skills in making a difference in the domestic, family and sexual violence sector in Queensland? Check out Women’s Safety and Violence Prevention’s permanent A07 Principal Contract Officer position embedded in the Integrated Service Responses Northern Region team. This regional position's base location is flexible from Hervey Bay to Mount Isa. The Principal Contract Officer leads and manages cross-functional teams of contract professionals who are responsible for negotiating and implementing service investment and contract management arrangements with a diverse range of suppliers to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities. Don't hesitate, have a discussion with Amanda Shipway Director Integrated Service Responses today Mob: 0409 924 828.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Contract Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Flexible
Job ad reference QLD/561546/24
Closing date 21-May-2024
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Contact person Amanda Shipway
Contact details Mb: 0409 924 828
Access theKey Responsibilities:

• Lead effective contract management of suppliers from a range of diverse and cultural backgrounds including, contract development and renegotiation where required, monitoring to ensure compliance with legislation, contracts, investment specifications and departmental policies and procedures.
• Utilise tools and systems to analyse and interpret a wide variety of supplier and performance related information to drive better outcomes through the supplier relationship.
• Monitor systems and strategies to ensure remedial action is taken and non-compliance issues with suppliers and/or licensed organisations are effectively managed.
• Participated in effective team involvement / participate in end to end procurement processes including tender processes and market analysis in partnership with various business areas.
• Provide direction to contract management staff in relation to monitoring and undertaking inspection of individual care services covered by a licence; contribute to the development and maintenance of the licensing process.
• Undertake, implement and/or coordinate projects to improve the delivery of procurement outcomes and address the needs of vulnerable clients from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Technical Skills, abilities and cultural capability:

• A knowledge of P2i would be an advantage but is not mandatory.
• Negotiate and maintain effective and respectful working relationships with departmental staff, other government agencies and a diverse range of suppliers on a range of human service delivery issues.
• Undertake, implement and/or coordinate projects to improve the delivery of procurement outcomes and address the needs of vulnerable clients from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• Provide direction, advice and mentoring to contract management staff in relation to legislation, compliance, financial, legal and cultural issues.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD//XXClosing Date: DATE MONTH YEARFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.