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Contract Officer
Investment and Partnerships; Region - Far North Queensland; Service Delivery - Child and Family; Cairns
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.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Contract Management |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/638295/25 |
| Closing date | 05-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | to 16/01/2026 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Vanessa Edwards |
| Contact details | Phone: 4255 7345 Access the National Relay Service |
The Contract Officer key responsibilities are:
- 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.
- 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.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/638295/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 5th June, 2025
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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