Principal Contracts Officer (373089 and 424972)

Job Description

Principal Contracts Officer (373089 and 424972) Department of State GrowthBusiness ServicesContract Services Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 04 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7 $129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum Employment type: Permanent, flexible, full-time Region: South Provide definitive advice and recommendations across the Department on procurement and contracting matters. The position will resolve and support complex activities within the Department’s procurement framework and lead quality outcomes to meet key operational objectives and strategies. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you. Period of Appointment Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight). Duties Provide high level advice and leadership in relation to delivery of effective procurement and contracting activities. Provide high level advice and produce complex legal documents relating to contracts, consultancies, goods and services, minor and major works construction, and contract variations. Act as a key liaison between the Department and the Office of Crown Law to ensure a consistent, coordinated, and effective approach to the provision of legal services to the Department. Act as Deputy Chair on the Departmental Procurement Committee in the Manager Procurement and Contract Services’ absence or when required. Support the delivery of complex advice to ensure the effective management and administration of contracts across the department. Provide high level client service across the Department and build and maintain strong networks with mutually beneficial outcomes to support key stakeholders. Undertake high level research and provide expert advice and support to the Department regarding tender procedures (including recommendations relating to the State Growth Corporates Plan initiatives). Exercise judgement by initiating and identifying recommendations to improve the delivery of complex procurement activities and business improvement involving contract management across the Department. Assist the Department to maintain best practice corporate governance requirements and undertake quality assurance, including identification of opportunities for innovation, improvement and implementation in consultation with the Manager, Procurement and Contract Services. Support and provide guidance and leadership to other members of the Procurement and Contract Services team to promote collaboration and team development. Satisfactory completion of a university degree in law; or other academic qualifications that are recognised as being equivalent. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents Position: Acting Manager, Procurement and Contract Services Email: Phone: 03 6166 3417 How to apply To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Online applications are preferred; please click the blue Apply Now button. #J-18808-Ljbffr