Contract Manager

Recruitment Hive; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Hive is seeking a Contract Manager for a high autonomy, 10+6 month contract with TSPV security clearance in Canberra. This Federal Government role focuses on protective security through complex procurement and contract activities.

Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, negotiating outcomes, and delivering comprehensive procurement documentation and performance reviews. The role requires government context experience and compliance with procurement rules.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management within a government context.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth Procurement Rules, PGPA Act and Gov Contract Principles.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders and service providers in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in high value, complex procurement and contract activities for protective security.
• Engage, negotiate and persuade stakeholders to achieve timely resolutions.
• Prepare procurement documentation: tenders, schedules, reports and change proposals.

Skills

Procurement & contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Government compliance

Job description

• 10 + 6 + 6-month contract (TSPV security clearance required)
• Operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability

Our client, a Federal Government entity is seeking aContract Manager.

About the role - Contract Manager

This is an exclusive TSPV opportunity with Recruitment Hive.

Duties - Contract Manager

• Assist in high value, complex procurement and contract activities that strengthen protective security
• Engage, negotiate and persuade internal and external stakeholders, respond to complex to very complex enquiries and take the initiative to identify alternative courses of action to ensure resolution
• Use experience to deliver procurement related documentation including tender documentation, schedule, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation

Skills / Experience - Contract Manager

• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in procurement and contract management within a government context and in compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, PGPA Act and Australian Government Contract Management Principles
• Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, with capacity to liaise and engage effectively with stakeholders and service providers in difficult environments
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and measuring the fulfilment of contractual obligations, including monitoring supplier performance and developing strategies to address under-performance, as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

Please note that this role closes on the 18thof September @ midday.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.