Network Contract Management Team Leader - Perth, Australia - Western Power

Western Power

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Network Contract Management Team Leader:

Location: Perth Head Office, WA, AU 10May2023It's an exciting time to be joining Western Power. The way we use power is changing. The grid is evolving. And it's our people who are helping connect everyone to a brighter energy future.

Now more than ever, we need talented and passionate people to join us and help shape the future of energy in WA.

Explore this fantastic opportunity below.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a
Network Contract Management Team Leader at our Perth Head Office, on a full-time permanent basis.

Your role in action

The Stand-alone Power Systems (SPS) Area is responsible for the preparation and management of the SPS program deployment, including emergency response requirements.

This includes co-ordinating and ensuring that the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the SPS units are completed to the relevant standards.

These activities are to be completed to meet the high standards of customer satisfaction, product quality, program delivery and operation.

In this newly created role of Network Contract Management Team Leader, you will be accountable for leading and developing a team of professionals responsible for the optimal delivery of contracts of significant value/volume, and complexity that form part of Western Power's SPS program.

This role is critical to ensuring their team members are clear on expectations and are accountable for contract delivery that has a direct impact on Western Power's business operations and/or Customer outcomes.

This team is responsible for the management of contracts to ensure all obligations and deliverables are achieved and the requirements of Western Power's Contract Management Framework are met.

This team has a direct impact on Western Power's business operations and/or Customer outcomes by being responsible for the commercial, schedule and risk of contract(s) delivery.

What you'll bring
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

Degree qualified in Law or a Legal discipline, Engineering, Business or a Commercial discipline, OR trade-based qualifications coupled with significant, broad and deep Contract Management / Commercial experience
Strong commercial acumen and analytical knowledge and experience, coupled with strong problemsolving skills
Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated people management skills with an ability to motivate and lead successful teams
Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage several priorities.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of budgeting/finance systems including monitoring and control
Knowledge and experience in contract law and Australian Standard contracts.
Strong customer and commercial focus
Ability to deal with pressure, ambiguity and change and to adapt to and manage different situations
Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, and motivating people and changing behaviour
A thorough knowledge of the external contracting market and contract governance and probity

What's in it for you
With representation from 101 countries, Western Power has a rich, and diverse employee workforce. Through our established Employee Network Groups, we bring our people diversity to life. At Western Power, we strive to build an authentic culture of inclusion and belonging for all.

At Western Power, our people are our strength.

As an employee at Western Power, we offer:

Competitive remuneration and additional allowances/benefits
A safe and sustainable workplace
Equal opportunity employment;
Personal development and training opportunities;
Flexible work arrangements and
An awardwinning employee recognition programme.

Things to Consider
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

Applications close on 22 May 2023

Have an enquiry? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team here.