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Contract & Partnership Officer
Contract Management, Housing & Homelessness Programs, Housing & Homelessness Services, Flexible Rockhampton and Robina
Four (4) Permanent Flexible Full-time positions available (3x Rockhampton and 1x Robina)
We encourage and support work-life balance through a number of initiatives, including flexible working arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work blends between employer provided workplace and other locations (e.g. telecommuting and set days to work remotely (at home), and/or distributed work centres).
Job details
Position status | Permanent |
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Position type | Flexible full-time |
Occupational group | Contract Management |
Classification | AO5 |
Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,North West Qld,Cairns region,Flexible,Logan - Beaudesert,Toowoomba region,Wide Bay,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,Far North Qld,Townsville region,Mackay region,Rockhampton region,Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast,Ipswich region,Central West Qld,South West Qld,Other - Outside Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/645094/25 |
Closing date | 23-Jul-2025 |
Job duration | |
Contact person | Sarah Plasto |
Contact details | Mobile: 0419 272 725 Access the National Relay Service |
We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to
the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to our department's equity and diversity objectives which aim to build a workforce that reflects the Queensland community.
As a Contract and Partnerships Officer, You will work in a small team managing contracts and supporting partnerships across the housing, homelessness services and broader service system to resolve complex issues and deliver improved housing and homelessness services; and ensuring funded providers deliver holistic, place based and trauma-informed services which represent value for money and meet customer need.
What you will be doing:
• Conduct sound end-to-end contract management practices which deliver appropriate service responses to customers, by managing performance, compliance, monitoring and reporting, in alignment with funding agreements, legislation, department policies, frameworks, best practice standards, program specifications and guidelines.
• Build, maintain, and support collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal/external stakeholders at meetings, forums, and networking opportunities; professionally and proactively manage provider performance and compliance, conduct reviews; and enable the delivery of innovative and effective customer outcomes.
• Communicate effectively in a clear, succinct, and deliberate manner focusing on collective problem-solving and decision-making, early identification, and resolution of issues; preparing well-written briefs, executive correspondence and reports that reflect sound assessment and evidence-based findings against operational specifications, contractual requirements, and department guidelines.
• Support a positive team culture focused on collaboration, communication, and cultural capability, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; working flexibly in a fast-paced and diverse team environment; embracing agile methodology and using a build, measure learn approach which contributes to continuous improvement.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.
How to apply
Read the Applicant Guide and the Role Profile to find out more about what we offer and the role.
Please advise your location preference you wish to be considered for, and you can apply for this role by providing your 2-page cover letter (location preference included),and current resume via the below 'Apply Online'.
Applications will remain current for a period of 12 months.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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