The Contract Officer supports the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out. The role is responsible for undertaking market analysis, negotiating and managing contracts, and establishing productive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

Job details

The Contract Officer key responsibilities are:

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.
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.
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.
Monitor individual care services covered by a licence and undertake inspections.
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.
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.
Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines.

Delegations:

This role is an authorised officer under the Child Protection Act 1999 and has a range of statutory delegations (where applicable).

Role specific/technical skills:

Technical/role specific - 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. Understands how to apply total cost methods like cost estimations and cost calculations and has financial awareness.

Other Requirements:

Formal procurement, purchasing and/or contract management accreditation is well regarded (i.e. Queensland Purchasing, QGCPO, CIPS or similar), or have the ability to acquire this accreditation.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

There are two permanent AO5 opportunities available.

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Documents

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• 641246 25 Role Description v2 (Word, 799KB)