Manager, Contracts and System Improvement

Bridge Housing; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Additional leave and wellbeing-benefit

Learning and development support

Community outcomes contributions

Collaborative workplace

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

Bridge Housing NSW is seeking a proactive Manager, Contracts and Systems Improvement to lead procurement, contract management and asset-service improvement initiatives across our Homes team. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity with potential to extend, offering hybrid/flexible work options, base salary starting at $126,870 per annum, plus superannuation and salary packaging. Bridge Housing is an award-winning community housing provider, committed to outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, compliance, or related construction fields.
• Proven project management experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender processes for major asset service contracts.
• Review contractor performance and address issues.
• Analyze data to improve systems, processes and service delivery.
• Deliver a new way of working across the Homes team.
• Prepare recommendations and reports for leaders and governance groups.
• Collaborate with Bridge Housing teams to advance strategic asset management initiatives.
• Keep abreast of sector trends and industry partnerships.

Skills

Contract management

Project delivery

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Asset management

Compliance

Education

Asset management / compliance qualification

Job description

Manager, Contracts and System Improvement

Role: Manager, Contract and Systems Improvement

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term

The opportunity

We're looking for a Manager, Contracts and Systems Improvement to help shape how we manage contracts, systems and asset-related services across Bridge Housing. In this role, you'll lead improvement initiatives, procurement and contract management activities, while supporting the delivery of strategic asset management priorities that improve performance, compliance and service outcomes. This is a 6-month fixed-term opportunity with the potential to extend

What a day in the role might look like

No two days will be exactly the same, but you may be:

• Leading a tender process for a major asset service contract
• Meeting with contractors to review performance and resolve challenges
• Analysing data to identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and service delivery
• Managing a project that delivers a new way of working across the Homes team
• Preparing recommendations and reports for leaders and governance groups
• Collaborating with colleagues across Bridge Housing to deliver strategic asset management initiatives
• Building relationships with industry partners and staying connected to emerging sector trends.

Who we’re looking for

We're looking for a proactive and analytical professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and building strong stakeholder relationships. You'll bring a blend of contract management, project delivery and continuous improvement experience, along with the ability to influence outcomes and work collaboratively across a range of teams.

You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in asset management, compliance, construction or a related field
• Experience managing projects, contracts or improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence working with data, systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of community housing, asset management, procurement or compliance environments, including relevant legislation and trauma-informed practice

You do not need to meet every capability listed to apply. If the role interests you and you believe your skills and experience could transfer to this opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to identify an appropriate and confidential arrangement.

Who is Bridge Housing?

Bridge Housing is an award-winning Tier 1 Community Housing Provider in NSW. We provide safe, secure and affordable homes for people on very low to moderate incomes, helping our residents build greater stability and connection within their communities.

Our values of integrity, innovation, inclusion and impact guide how we work. They shape the decisions we make, how we support our residents and one another, and the positive difference we aim to create every day

At Bridge Housing, you will join a purpose-driven organisation where your work contributes to better outcomes for residents and communities.

Our employee benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where suitable for the role
• Additional leave and wellbeing benefits
• Learning, development and study support
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful community outcomes
• A collaborative workplace where different experiences, perspectives and ideas are valued
• Grade 6 under the SCHADS Award + 10% (Base salary starting at $126,870 per annum),
• PLUS superannuation,
• PLUS not for profit salary packaging options up to $15,900

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks including a criminal history check.