Principal Contracts Officer (373089 and 424972)
Department of State Growth
Business Services
Contract Services
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time
Job description:
Provide definitive advice and recommendations across the Department on procurement and contracting matters. The position will resolve and support complex activities within the Department’s procurement framework and lead quality outcomes to meet key operational objectives and strategies.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).
Duties
- Provide high level advice and leadership in relation to delivery of effective procurement and contracting activities.
- Provide high level advice and produce complex legal documents relating to contracts, consultancies, goods and services, minor and major works construction and contract variations.
- Act as a key liaison between the Department and the Office of Crown Law to ensure a consistent, coordinated and effective approach to the provision of legal services to the Department.
- Act as Deputy Chair on the Departmental Procurement Committee in the Manager Procurement and Contract Services’ absence or when required.
- Support the delivery of complex advice to ensure the effective management and administration of contracts across the department.
- Provide high level client service across the Department and build and maintain strong networks with mutually beneficial outcomes to support key stakeholders.
- Undertake high level research and provide expert advice and support to the Department regarding tender procedures (including recommendations relating to the State Growth Corporates Plan initiatives).
- Exercise judgement by initiating and identifying recommendations to improve the delivery of complex procurement activities and business improvement involving contract management across the Department.
- Assist the Department to maintain best practice corporate governance requirements and undertake quality assurance, including identification of opportunities for innovation, improvement and implementation in consultation with the Manager, Procurement and Contract Services.
- Support and provide guidance and leadership to other members of the Procurement and Contract Services team to promotes collaboration and team development.
Desirable Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of a university degree in law; or other academic qualifications that are recognised as being equivalent.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement of Duties - Principal Contracts Officer (373089 and 424972).docx
Statement of Duties - Principal Contracts Officer (373089 and 424972).pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Alex Beaumont |
| Position: |
Acting Manager, Procurement and Contract Services |
| Email: |
alex.beaumont@stategrowth.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
03 6166 3417 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf