The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.The Commissioning and Contracting Division is responsible for Communities’ goods and services and community services procurement activities, managing service agreements and grants collectively valued at almost $1 billion.The Division will oversee Communities’ commissioning activities, recognising that commissioning is a whole of agency process that involves or impacts on most if not all our Division, particularly those with service delivery responsibilities, as well as Strategy and Partnerships, and Aboriginal Outcomes. To ensure success, it's important that we work closely with our colleagues across the Department – as One Communities - One Team.The OpportunityAs Principal Relationship and Contract Manager, you will be responsible for assisting senior management in managing key contracting and re-commissioning priorities within the Family and Domestic Violence and Homelessness Branch of the Commissioning and Contracting division. You will be responsible for leading a small team and working collaboratively with business units, contracted providers and other key stakeholders as required. This may involve the development and implementation of best practice policy and funding frameworks, standards, guidelines and processes in the areas of relationship and contract management. Additionally, the development of business cases, procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports and risk assessments.The Department offers great benefits including:
Flexible working arrangements including:
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Tegan Ward, Assistant Director Contract Management, on 0476 851 968 or via email Tegan.Ward@communities.wa.gov.au.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made for this or similar future vacancies (fixed term or permanent) that arise within the next 12 months across the Department of Communities. Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all The Public Sector Leadership Capability Framework (Level 7) during the selection process. More information can be found Public Sector Capability Profiles.For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or 0466 517 569 during business hours only.We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:TTY/voice calls - 133 677Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727SMS relay - 0423 677 767Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here. Equity and DiversityThe Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on HRRecruitment@communities.wa.gov.au or 0466 517 569 during business hours only.If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
