Relationship Manager - Contracts

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.DutiesUnder general supervision:

• Lead and co-ordinate team activities, this includes supervision, performance management, coaching and development and providing support and guidance that maintains a collaborative approach and a shared understanding of priorities and business goals. Plan workloads establish priorities and organize team resources.
• Be a key point of contact for a diverse group of contract operators and stakeholders across government, industry and the community. Manage effective working relationships, liaise and negotiate regularly and maintain open and constructive communication that is responsive, and actively identifies and resolves issues early.
• Exercising a significant level of autonomy with daily activities, proactively manage and oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle ensuring compliance with agreed performance requirements to ensure we achieve value for money and provide consistent quality for stakeholders and end users:

Perform service reviews and manage significant performance issues.Exercise initiative and judgement in the conduct of investigations and audits, and the negotiation and implementation of service variations.Undertake project management and support as new requirements emerge.

• Ensuring clear contract deliverables and business goals, undertake contract and procurement activities for high value contracts. This includes administration of contracts, negotiating terms and conditions, preparing detailed briefs and tender documentation, analysing and evaluating tenders, providing recommendations for contract selection and dispute resolution.
• Provide specialist contract management advice to diverse audiences.
• Conduct research and analysis and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation including process and system enhancements to ensure contracts and performance are appropriately managed.

Desirable Requirements

• A relevant degree or other tertiary qualification (possibly in accounting, business, finance, law or project management)
• Current Driver's Licence

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsFor more information Name: Steuart Milne
Position: Manager, Contracts and Performance
Email: steuart.milne@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6166 4869How to applyTo apply, please provide a one - two page document outlining your experience skills, and knowledge as they relate to the statement of duties and a copy of your current resume.Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.-or-Complete the following application form and email your application to us at