Principal Contracts Officer

The Principal Contracts Officer supports divisional procurement and contracting activities by providing authoritative advice and developing and administering procurement and contract management processes to ensure the achievement of the broader outcomes required of the Infrastructure division in the delivery of the Tasmanian Health infrastructure program.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in government procurement and commercial dealings with the proven ability to draft tender and contract documentation for goods and services, building and construction activities and the engagement of a range of consultants as well as a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and manage contractual disputes.

The Role:

• Provide high level advice and support to the Manager Contract Services in relation to procurement, contracting and dispute resolution activities.
• Produce complex legal documents for infrastructure related consultancies, minor and major works construction contracts, maintenance contracts and contract variations with an emphasis on drafting Australian Standard Contracts such as AS 2124 and other contractual instruments and in compliance with Tasmanian Government procurement guidelines.
• Liaise with the Office of Crown Solicitor to ensure a consistent, co-ordinated and effective approach to the provision of legal services to the division.
• Undertake research into contemporary risk and contract management issues and emerging trends in the public and private sector.
• Undertake specific contract management functions as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Contract Services team:

• Forms part of the Commercial Services branch within Infrastructure Services
• Supports the Programming & Delivery and Asset Management Services teams

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $124,371 - $130,905 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Minimum five years’ experience in the delivery of infrastructure related procurement and contract management activities, preferably in a public sector environment.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

•  524787, 526165, 526166 Principal Contracts Officer Band 7 (June 2022) CSU.pdf
•  524787, 526165, 526166 Principal Contracts Officer Band 7 (June 2022) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Kimberley Pickering

Position: Acting Manager Contract Services
Phone: (03) 6166 0397
E-mail: ***************@health.tas.gov.au 

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