Senior Contracts Management Officer

• 2x Ongoing Full-time Permanent opportunity
• Negotiable role location across NSW
• Competitive Remuneration Package between $120,860 - $133,184 plus superannuation and employer contributions

About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
For more information about the Department of Education, please visit
About the role
The Asset Management Unit (AMU) working within the School Infrastructure department is responsible for making learning facilities better for children through delivering new buildings, undertaking maintenance and upgrades with the sole purpose of delivering high quality education.
The role requires the management of established contacts to ensure information is correct, identify and negotiate any changes or modifications and manage stakeholder expectations. You will:

• Develop and implement management plans to achieve contract outcomes.
• Coordinate contract administration process in accordance to plans and procedures.
• Maintain stakeholder relations and provide advice in relation to contracts.

For further information please to view the role description.
Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role responsible for Contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple consultations and negotiations which involve varying expectations and viewpoints with diverse Stakeholders within set timelines.
• Maintain high attention to detail and diligence reviewing legislation, policies and guidelines involving contracts.
• Ability to apply previous knowledge and experience to provide sound and professional outcomes.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the

and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification or Equivalent workplace experience in contract management, project management, business or other related fields.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
• Opportunity to select role location across New South Wales
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply
When applying you will need to:
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:
Targeted Question 1
The role has many key stakeholders, using examples explain how you communicate and why this has led to successful outcomes. (300 words maximum)
Targeted Question 2
How have you managed the key issues in contract management? What outcomes have been realised? (300 words maximum)
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
Closing date: 16 January 2024 at 11:59pm
For role enquiries please contact Anthony Rodwell via email on anthony.rodwell@det.nsw.edu.au
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.