El1 Contract Manager - Geelong, Australia - Chandler Macleod

Chandler Macleod

Verified Company

Geelong, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

About the Organization:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian's in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life.

Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role.

This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office location in Geelong.

About the role:

The EL1 Contracts Manager is an important team leadership position within the Agency and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across wideranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail.

The role requires providing leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the Team Membership and assigned Contractors working within the work area.

The EL1 Procurement and Contracts will exercise a considerable degree of independence to engage in very complex problem solving and issues management within the Procurement functions.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Consult and collaborate with internal stakeholders and business areas, providing a combined education and business intelligence function to identify upcoming issues that require action, further advice, or forward planning.
Work collaboratively with Agency business areas as a procurement business partner, and managing a team to develop market approach documentation, evaluate tenders and negotiate contracts.
Lead and integrate approach to identifying procurement requirements early in the process, including supporting the planning activities within the wider team.
Ensure the Agency procurement activities are conducted in line with legislative requirements, the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and the Agency Procurement Policy.
Deliver support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs), the Agency Procurement Framework, and Agency policies and procedures.
Manage regular policy and process reviews for continuous business improvement in order to benefit the business clients and improving procurement business partnership.

MANDATORY

Experience working in a similar role under Australian rules and regulations
Previous Procurement experience, preferably in a Government Agency or Department
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficiency in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Current Police Check, o ability to obtain one

Desirable skills to have for the role:

Delivering support and advice in relation to compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR's)
SAP experience

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What you will bring to the role:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in building relationships both with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work within and across teams, the ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
Ability to prioritise and allocate tasks in an efficient manner while also maintaining high work standards and accuracy.

How to apply:

Mandatory:
Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.
**Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 17th February 2023