APS6/EL1 Contract Manager

Job Description

Our client, the Department of Defence, is a large federal government department with responsibility for the safety and security of Australia and its citizens. They have a diverse and integrated workforce that works together across a spectrum of activities. In this Department, you’ll enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an employee, you simply wouldn’t get with any other organisation. You’ll join the Joint Health Command, which is responsible for the delivery of health services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) staff in the garrison (on-base) environment and managing access to a contracted network of off-base health facilities and medical professionals. The Opportunity There is an opportunity for an APS6 or EL1 level Contract Manager to join the Joint Health Command on a 12-month labour hire contract. This is a maternity leave cover position; however, it has a strong possibility of eventuating into a longer-term position given the size of the Group. The primary focus of the role is managing the ADF Health Services Contract, which is being delivered by Bupa Health Services and is valued at $3.4 billion over a six-year period. The team ensures that the Bupa contract is being delivered effectively and that ADF members are receiving access to the services of medical professionals required to maintain their fitness and wellbeing. This isn’t your standard APS contract role. This is an opportunity to: Contribute to ensuring that the people who defend our country receive important medical and health services. Join an integrated workforce where you’ll work alongside a mix of APS staff, uniformed staff, and contractors. Benefit from flexible work arrangements with a hybrid arrangement of two days from home and three days in the office. Secure a long-term labour hire contract that will take you through the period of the election. Develop your leadership skills by providing mentoring and guidance to an APS5 staff member. The Role Your key responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing mitigation strategies for the risks associated with contract management activities, supplier’s performance, and compliance with mandatory requirements, and suggesting relevant improvements. Implementing contract management-related documentation including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals, and other contract management documentation. Translating and applying legal principles, legislative and mandatory policy compliance obligations, and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management. Monitoring and managing contract administration, performance, and risks against the contract and contributing to appropriate action. Exercising people management skills and knowledge to lead a high-performing and cohesive team. The Ideal Person To be successful in this role, you’ll have experience in managing and delivering service-based contracts in a government environment. Candidates with experience managing goods-based contracts (such as IT products) won’t be relevant. It’s important that you’ve managed the delivery of services, such as labour hire workers, consultancy services, engineering services, or ideally, health-related services. You’ll also have the following skills: In-depth knowledge of the contract management function and legislative frameworks within a government context. Experience implementing performance management frameworks. Ability to identify risks and gaps in contract management processes and implement mitigation/improvement strategies. To be eligible for this role, you must: Be an Australian citizen. Have a Baseline security clearance. Be willing to undergo a police check. Salary / Rate $60/hr - $90/hr + 11.5% Super (depending on experience). 12-month labour hire contract. Canberra-based position operating out of the Campbell Park office. Flexibility to work from home 2 days per week. How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Liz Strachan on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20198 . HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities, and backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr