Principal Contract and Service Development Officer - Flexible

Salary: 60.00 - 80.00

Posted: 04-02-2025

Category: General HR

City of Brisbane,

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Job Description

The Principal Contract and Service Development Officer supports the Manager and Director in leading, managing and delivering contract and service development outcomes across a range of Community Services initiatives, within the area of operation. The role will support the department's commitment to create Thriving Communities.You will have a record of success as a team leader in a complex organisation with outstanding leadership ability to deliver quality outcomes. Your ability in leading a team to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and evaluate service provision in a high-paced and dynamic environment is essential.Flexible location available - Ipswich, Toowoomba and South Port.As Principal Contract and Service Development Officer you will (but not limited to): Provide high level strategic and operational advice to senior management on contract administration, service procurement, service monitoring and capacity development as this relates to achieving Community Services program outcomes. Lead and deliver contract performance and review processes including contributing to evaluation and selection of suppliers in partnership with various business areas. Monitor systems and strategies to ensure remedial action is taken and non-compliance issues are addressed in a scaled and appropriate manner. Actively participate in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders within and across government and broader human services networks. Preparation of a range of written materials that support advice to government, including correspondence, briefing material, and information papers concerned with the initiatives delivered by the work area. Contribute to a professional environment through personal commitment to ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Model and exercise leadership to contribute to a positive work culture aligned to the public sector values; and provide coaching/mentoring to less experienced members of the team. Professionally represent the department at forums and meetings as required. Intrastate travel may be required in this position. Applications to remain current for 12 months.Occupational group: Contract Management #J-18808-Ljbffr