Senior Contract Officer

The Senior Contract Officer leads and contributes to procurement and contract management activities, analyse and evaluate data and information to make informed decisions and undertake projects to improve the delivery of procurement outcomes to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/558461/24
Closing date 30-Apr-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 31/12/2024 with possibility of extension
Contact person Leanne Small
Contact details Phone: 4796 6522
Access theThe Senior Contract Officer's key responsibilities are:

• Contribute to and/or participate in end to end procurement processes including tender processes and market research and analysis in partnership with various business areas.
• Coordinate and/or lead supplier selection within the region in accordance with the department's governance and approval processes.
• Establish, negotiate, manage and monitor contracts with a diverse range of suppliers and ensure compliance with legislation, contracts, investment specifications and departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor individual care services covered by a licence and undertake inspections.
• Provide authoritative advice on issues in relation to supplier performance to regional management.
• Support and provide advice to Contract Officers in relation to legislation, compliance, financial and legal issues.
• Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with key internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Undertake projects that contribute to innovative and improved procurement outcomes to address the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
• Lead and contribute to internal and external stakeholder engagement to support procurement and project outcomes.
• Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines.

Delegations:This role is an authorised officer under the Child Protection Act 1999 and has a range of statutory delegations (where applicable).To be successful in this role you will be required to demonstrate capability in the following areas:VISION:

• Leads strategically: Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system
• Makes insightful decisions: Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context
• Stimulates ideas and innovation: Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice

RESULTS:

• Builds enduring relationships: Builds and sustains relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes
• Drives accountability and outcomes: Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism persistence and transparency

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Demonstrates sound governance: Maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management

Role specific/technical skills:

• A high level of knowledge and experience in procurement and the contract lifecycle. Understands the risks involved in legal issues in relation to procurement and the practical effects of terms and conditions of contract. Can apply total cost methods like cost estimations and cost calculations; and has financial awareness.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/558461/24Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th April 2024Further 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.