Senior Contract Administrator

The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. As a fast-growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.

Joining the Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery (OMTID), you will be working in the Division responsible for managing the delivery of complex, high value, high risk public transport infrastructure, including METRONET. As one of the largest single investments in public transport the city has seen, METRONET will help positively change how people live and travel in Perth.

The Role

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will be required to provide contract administration and procurement support for major infrastructure projects. Specifically, this role supports and contributes to the development and/or ongoing management of medium/high risk contracts, as well as assists in the management of the accounting function and monitoring of financial performance for projects. In addition, this role provides mentoring and support to Contract Administration Officers within the Commercial Services team.

This is a fixed term appointment up to 30 June 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in the administration of contracts and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of government contracting and procurement policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Leadership experience, including the capacity to lead, mentor and coach others, as well as the ability to effectively manage resources.
• Well-developed written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• An ability to work in a team and to contribute to the attainment of team goals and outputs.
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, apply analysis and assist in undertaking contract risk assessments and reviews.
• Considerable planning and organisational ability, in particular the ability to assess the importance and urgency of tasks in relation to competing interests and timelines.
• Well-developed computer literacy, including the use of applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for 12 months from which permanent and fixed term appointments may be made.  

Further Information

Please contact Nimshan Siriwardena, Manager Procurement & Contracts on (08) 9326 56***for specific information about the role.

Please Note: To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.

For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide the following:

1. A comprehensive resume with two work related referees.
2. A written application addressing Selection Criteria 1, 3, 4 & 5 from the JDF, in no more than 3 pages; and
3. A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.

Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply’ button at the top of the screen.  This will take you to the WA Jobs board www.jobs.wa.gov.au where you will need to follow the instructions listed on the advert.  If not directed straight to the position, please key Position Number 35518 in the web search box.

Closing Date: 5:00 pm, Thursday, 18 January 2024