Vendor Management & Performance Specialist - Parliament Of Nsw - Sydney

• Temporary employment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension
• $106,025 pa - $117,363 per annum (Clerk Grade 7/8), plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• NSW Parliament, Sydney CBD

About us
The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales.
Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our commitment to flexibility: While this role is advertised as full time, we will consider requests to undertake the work on a flexible part-time or job-share basis.
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About the position
The Vendor Management & Performance Specialist is responsible for the facilitation, maintenance and performance monitoring of relationships between the NSW Parliament Digital Transformation Branch and its vendors, suppliers and partners.
To be successful in the role you will have experience in vendor relationship, performance or contract management. You will also have demonstrated experience working in an ITIL work environment.
About you
You are an effective communicator with the ability to develop and maintain strong and successful working relationships. You have strong influencing and negotiation skills and are adept at negotiating vendor contracts. You should be able to multitask effectively as well as demonstrate exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You are passionate about contributing to democracy and enabling the Parliament to operate to benefit all the people of NSW.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

How to apply
To apply for this position please attach to your application:

• Your up-to-date resume [maximum four pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and
• Your response [maximum two pages] to the targeted questions below.

Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment.
Targeted questions
1. How do your skills, qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of this role?
2. Describe a situation where you had to deal with an underperforming vendor. Outline your approach, strategy, the outcome and what you would have done differently.
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).
Applications must be lodged online through
Please note that the Parliament of NSW will be closed during the period 25 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 inclusive and responses to inquiries may not be as prompt during this time.
Job Reference: 0000ADQ5
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 14 January 2024 [11.59pm]