Contract Support - Reactive Maintenance

Job Description

Position overview 16-Month Maximum Term, Full-Time opportunity $98,045.30 - $104,372.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation About us We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services. Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us. We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management. Your key responsibilities Day-to-day coordination and administration of our Hard Surface Reinstatement (HSR) contract. Provide contract administration and coordination for the HSR Reactive Maintenance contract, including work order reviews, analysis of financial and contractual performance and assist in business reporting. Undertake analysis and reporting of contract performance and important milestones. Proactively identify and develop improvement opportunities, such as improving customer service, reducing environmental impact, implementing cost mitigation strategies, identifying efficient ways of working, helping to strengthen cross business support. Support Contract Managers in management and reporting of budget performance relevant to the HSR contract. Undertake reviews of submitted work orders for the HSR contract, to ensure accurate reflection of the contractual requirements and costs prior to approval and payment to the Delivery Partner & contractors. Assist in conducting analytical reviews based on monthly work volumes and costs to identify variances to forecasts, ensuring accurate financial reporting & associated commentary. What we’re looking for Tertiary qualification in Business management, contract management or equivalent - desirable. Diploma in Project Management or equivalent – highly desirable. Strong ability to interpret and analyse data to drive informed decisions. Excellent time management skills, with a focus on meeting deadlines. Ability to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing environment. Self-motivated with a proven track record of independently managing responsibilities. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in key applications. To view the full position description, click HERE. Why Yarra Valley Water? We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do. $98,045.30 - $104,372.88 per annum plus 12% superannuation. Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE. $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees. Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office. 14 weeks paid parental leave. 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause. Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave. To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE . Did you know? Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. How to apply Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.Closing date: Friday, 7th March 2025.This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants. We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email . Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr