Contract Officer

Key Responsibilities: Participate in relevant end to end procurement practices as they relate to regional operations to ensure quality responsive service within legislative and regulatory frameworks.Establish, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers within a human services environment.Provide advice and information to suppliers and departmental staff regarding investment specifications, quality assurance systems and accountability requirements.Monitor service delivery by suppliers and/or licensed organisations to ensure compliance with contracts, program guidelines, legislation and other departmental requirements.Identify, monitor, and implement remedial action to improve supplier performance and recognise when issues need to be escalated.Negotiate renewal, variations and ending of contracts with suppliers.Assess applications for funding from suppliers in accordance with legislative frameworks and program objectives.Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines.Technical Skills: Sound knowledge and experience of contract management and the contract lifecycle. Understands the legal issues in relation to procurement and the practical effects of terms and conditions of a contract.Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to ensure a quality responsive service is delivered to our vulnerable clients.Work collaboratively with key internal business areas to ensure value and quality of service delivery.Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and suppliers.Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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