El1 - Senior Contract Manager, Indian Ocean Territories

Career Opportunities: EL1 - Senior Contract Manager, Indian Ocean Territories (45239) Requisition ID 45239 - Posted - $118,176 - $134,426 -  Location of Position (1)  - Ongoing - Full Time -  Position Classification(s) (1)
 Title:  EL1 - Senior Contract Manager, Indian Ocean Territories 
 Classification(s):  Employment Type:  Business Division:  Territories 
 Branch / Section:  Indian Ocean Territories, IOT Govt Arrangements 
 Location:  Perth 
 Security Clearance:  Baseline Vetting 
 Job Reference No:  45239 
 Contact Officer:  Lauren Eckel on 047 521 2437 or ******
 Closing Date: Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have available
A key role for the Department is to strengthen communities and regions, including in Australia's non-self-governing territories. The Territories Division administers the unique territories of Christmas Island, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Jervis Bay and Norfolk Island; and manages national interests in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory. The division delivers good governance and state-type services in the territories by providing governance frameworks and working with service delivery partners to provide services to support these communities.

The IOT Government Arrangements Section is responsible for managing Service Delivery Arrangements (SDA) with the Western Australian Government, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Australian Government agencies.

Key priorities for the Sections are:
• administration of SDAs and MoUs;
• administration of commercial contracts;
• management of relationships and issues arising; and
• delivery of approved Administered Capital Budget projects.

The IOT Government Arrangements Section are seeking to recruit a Senior Contract Manager to manage a portfolio of SDAs.

The successful applicant may also manage or support the development of other key projects or deliverables that contribute to branch, divisional or departmental priorities.

Your role may include:
• day to day management of a portfolio of SDAs, MOUs or contracts;
• preparation of briefings, correspondence and communication products for a wide range of external and internal stakeholders;
• reviewing and developing contracts / arrangements; and
• management of capital works projects including the preparation of Business Cases, budgeting, procurement of Services, and project management and delivery.

A merit pool will be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
• Strong project/contract management skills
• The ability to effectively prioritise and manage competing priorities under pressure, and the initiative and sound judgement necessary to achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and a high level of attention to detail
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders and colleagues and a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Always acting with high levels of integrity and professionalism in accordance with APS values and ethical standards.
 
What else can we offer? Your life 
• Find your purpose.
• We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you.
• Our values are to be: respectful, informed, collaborative, adaptive, accountable. Through our commitment to these values, we maintain a fulfilling and supportive environment that promotes the wellbeing of our people.
• We offer job security, flexible work arrangements, regional and city work locations, generous leave and superannuation entitlements and access to higher tiered pay points in some classifications.
• Access to join our 6 staff-led diversity networks which promote a culture of inclusion to enhance work performance and the wellbeing of all staff.
Your contribution
• Our collaborative and supportive culture fosters high performing teams where you are valued for your expertise, experiences and point of view.
• We provide the environment you need through excellent conditions and a supportive, values-driven culture, allowing you to keep being you. 
• We provide a respectful and inclusive working environment.
• Our people feel a sense of belonging and are acknowledged for the contributions they make towards our objectives to deliver for the Australian community.
Your development
• Commence or enhance your career pathway and build your knowledge, skills and experience through our commitment to learning and development and professional opportunities.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• We offer generous leave and superannuation entitlements and access to higher tiered pay points in some classifications.
Your passion
• Our breadth of work provides unmatched opportunities to apply your subject matter expertise while discovering new interests across our diverse portfolio. 
• You can contribute to work that enriches our communities, empowers our regions, and connects Australians.
• We offer you the unique opportunity to experience a range of exciting work areas, all with one thing in common – improving the lives of everyday Australians.
• Help plan for the global digital economy, design liveable future-facing cities, or create the transport and telecommunications systems of tomorrow. You can also help empower our regional communities, promote our thriving arts sector, or protect and celebrate the culture, heritage and languages of First Nations people.
• We have a direct role in ensuring our infrastructure, communication and transport sectors remain efficient, safe, sustainable and accessible in today's rapidly changing environment. 
 
Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen. 
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website .
How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Sunday 9 June 2024.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than four pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. 

Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted. 

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at ****** to discuss an alternative way to submit your application. 

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information, please email ******
 
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