Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE805715
This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
The Role and our Branch
The Infrastructure Division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Contract Manager to oversee the WA Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract in the Capital Works and Maintenance directorate. The PPP contract comprises 8 schools that are designed, built, financed and maintained under a PPP procurement model.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
The Contract Manager – WA Schools Public Private Partnership will oversee the operations phase of the WA Schools PPP Project.
Ideally, the successful applicant has:
- expertise in complex contract management
- the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and to build collaborative working relationships
- experience in facilities management
- critical thinking and negotiation skills
- an ability to lead a team.
Providing advice and support to schools in respect of the PPP contract is a very important part of the role so the successful applicant will have experience in client management.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated extensive understanding of and experience in facilities management and delivery through contracts.
- Demonstrated highly developed written communication skills with experience in preparing complex contracts, briefing notes and reports.
- Demonstrated high-level oral and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate and consult effectively at senior levels in the private and public sectors.
- Demonstrated high-level conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated skills in providing leadership and working collaboratively to manage a range of complex projects.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Shanthi Nadaraj, Manager, Maintenance and Program Delivery by telephoning (08) 9264 5316 or emailing Shanthi.Nadaraj@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.
Your application should include:
- A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance before commencing employment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- complete
- the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- training specific to this role required by Department policy; and
- the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 21 March 2023.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
