Contracts Officer

Job No: CN2594

Location: Newcastle

Employment Status: Permanent full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2021 AEST

• Leverage your commercial acumen to drive improvements in our procurement process.
• Permanent full-time role – 35 hours per week.
• Flexible work arrangements available, including flextime and a 9-day fortnight.

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Contracts Officer to join our Legal team. In the role of Contracts Officer, you will play a key role in supporting staff and elected officials towards good governance, legislative compliance, and risk management.

A core focus of this position will be to provide advice and assistance in relation to tendering, procurement and managing contracts, ensuring we meet our relevant legislative obligations and are effectively managing our commercial risk exposure.

Amongst other duties, day-to-day responsibilities will include providing timely advice and guidance on all aspects of contract management; drafting and reviewing of contract specifications, service agreements and commercial terms and conditions for contracts; developing and implementing procedures for the administration of contracts that drives improvement and efficiencies; and identifying, developing and maintaining Preferred Supplier Agreements.

As the successful candidate, one of your key objectives will be driving improvements in the probity and governance of CN’s procurement. The aim being to deliver higher legislative compliance, better value from procurement decision-making and improved performance from contract reporting and systems.

The essentials you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, law, engineering, procurement or other related field and/or equivalent training or experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the drafting of contract specifications, consultant briefs or service level agreements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract law and its application to specific contracts and agreements.
• Experience of tendering, procurement or contracts management with sound understanding of contracting and the tendering processes and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with a customer service focus and the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and build strong and positive working relationships.
• High-level computer literacy skills in the use of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in research and analysis and identifying trends to support the development of project documentation, informed decision-making and planning.
• Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team both independently and as part of a team, displaying initiative, flexibility and problem-solving skills.

We value diversity of thought, and we focus on equity in the workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, safe and valued so they can be themselves and fully contribute their opinions and perspectives to the success of the organisation.

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Our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area. All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description.  Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruit@ncc.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

To view the full position description please click here.

Application Closing Date: Friday 20 August 2021.

Remuneration: $102,246.69 + 10% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Iain Challis- Contracts Coordinator – 0419747095.

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