Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager - Two Positions currently available 
12-month Government contract, with possibility of extension
Rate: $63.03 per hour - 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day 
Location: West Perth 

Our client is currently looking to engage two Network and Infrastructure Senior Contract Managers for a 12 -month period, with an immediate start and possible extension. 

Key role of this position

Provides procurement and contract management support for major facilities and services across the Network and Infrastructure Division.  The contracts managed will be a mix of goods, services and works. In addition, the role will have an involvement in the monitoring of the financial performance.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Business Support

• Contributes to both the Branch operational performance and the delivery of Contract Administration leading to the effective delivery of services for the Department. 
• Contributes to the branch engagement and performance by contributing ideas and opinions for improvement; delivering against Divisional and Branch objectives and management expectations; maintaining and developing competence and supporting the development of others.
• Contributes to developing a positive safety culture, contributing ideas and opinions for continuous improvement in workplace safety and project delivery ensuring works carried out comply with Department requirements and other legislative requirements.
• Provides support and contributes to project delivery, such as risk management, performance reporting and continuous improvements to ensure the branch delivers in accordance with Department requirements.

Operational Management

• Assists the Division in the day-to- day responsibilities with contract management functions; ensures the Contractor’s compliance with and maintains currency of the requirements of the contract; verifies contractor’s invoices are in accordance with the terms of the contract and makes recommendations to Contract Managers for the payment of invoices, if required.
• Participates in and advises on the assessment and processing of contract variations in accordance with the contract; supports tender documentation for high risk and/or complex work contracts; participates in the dispute resolution process as defined in the contract.
• Develops and maintains the contract management systems to ensure a full and complete record of all contracts, including contract claims, contract variations and extensions of time; maintains comprehensive and accurate records relating to each contract process; monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of contract budgets and monitors the financial performance of contracts to provide advice to Division’s officers; assists with financial analysis of contracts.

Selection Criteria 

• Demonstrated experience in the management of the procurement lifecycle and tendering of contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of government contracting and procurement policies and procedures.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and to contribute to the attainment of team goals and outputs.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritise competing work commitments to meet targets and deadlines.
   

National Police Clearance certificate dated 3 months or less from the date of application for the position. 

Send your resume to ******@drivepersonnel.com.au or apply via SEEK; or call 0451 137 *** to discuss further.