Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE808246
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
The Role and our Branch
Asset Planning and Services is seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Coordinator to join their team.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
This role will manage asset planning and services contracts for public schools. This will include the development of systems and processes for the effective monitoring of the performance of contractors, including conducting service delivery reviews and evaluations. You will also oversee the contract administration process, including contract payments and contract variations. Responsibilities will also include the provision of specialist advice to management, clients and service providers on contract development, including contract renewal and extension strategies. You will also plan for, design, implement and manage tender processes, complete contract renewal reviews and implement plans to mitigate risks.
You will have a well-developed understanding of and experience in Government procurement and contracting processes as well as practical skills and experience in developing and evaluating policies, procedures and contract management systems. You will also have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake consultations, collaborations and negotiations and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on tender and contract issues.
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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
2. Demonstrated practical skills and experience in developing and evaluating policies, procedures and contract management systems.
3. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to undertake consultations, collaborations and negotiations and to build effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders on tender and contract issues
5. Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in achieving outcomes and delivering quality services consistent with customer needs and defined quality expectations, including timeliness.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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 welcome.
Please contact Heila Brits, Consultant by telephoning 0425 615 859 or emailing heila@priceconsulting.com.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:
- Completed online application form, please submit a separate application for each position you apply for.
- Comprehensive CV of no more than six (6) pages
- A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing criteria 2, 3 & 5 as per the above, detailing how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the role you apply for.
- 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
- 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 Thursday, 30 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.
