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Contracts Officer

LocationPotts Hill, NSW 2143
Positions1 Position
Job no: QCG4R
Category: Customer Delivery
  • Full time permanent opportunity to work with our delivery partners
  • Offering a competitive base salary $127,587.71 plus super!
  • Based out of Potts Hill with flexible work options available

 

What’s the role?

Reporting to the Delivery Program Leader as part of the Specialised Services team who manage a wide range of contracts supporting different businesses across Sydney Water.

The role delivers the optimal balance of operational, commercial, safety, environmental and regulatory outcomes, risks, and opportunities for critical operational contracts in Sydney Water and actively contributing to the effective management of these contracts.

  • Manage operational interfaces between government agencies, private partners/ contractors and internal business units.
  • Manage the commercial aspects of critical agreements to achieve the balance of operational, commercial, and regulatory outcomes.
  • Perform commercial analysis of options and decisions in line with regulatory requirements and operational outcomes considering all necessary factors
  • Complete administration of contracts and projects workplan delivery, including measurement and payments, evaluating performance, contract variations, cost adjustments, contract extensions and dispute resolution
  • Help develop procurement strategies and procedures that meet commercial, operational, probity and risk management objectives.

 

Who are we looking for?

This position will best suit a team member with current demonstrated experience within contract and project management, strong computer skills using various applications and an ability to listen and interpret information is essential.

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science
  • Valid NSW Drivers licence or ability to obtain one.
  • Extensive relevant contract / project management experience, and/or relevant water industry construction or maintenance experience
  • Knowledge in contract and project management, including detailed understanding of compliance, probity and audit requirements and how they relate to commercial contracts and projects.
  • Experience in procurement activities contributing to the development of appropriate strategies, formulation and negotiation of commercial contracts and projects, and subsequent management of contracts including dispute resolution.
  • Experience in ensuring work programs is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality supported by a strong audit methodology and continuous improvement.

 

Application Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 9th April 2024

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.

 

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sareah.kelly2@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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