Senior Contracts Manager, Transport Regulation (Flexible Work)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex time

Work from home

Generous leave and superannuation

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Manager (Contracts) to lead the delivery of advanced contract management across transport regulatory services. You will provide strategic advice, oversee complex supplier arrangements and drive value, accountability and strong outcomes for the department and Queenslanders.

The role requires experience leading a specialist team, strong negotiation skills and the ability to align activities with governance and policy requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a specialist contracts team.
• Ability to manage complex supplier arrangements and provide strategic guidance on contract management, commercial and risk matters.
• Strong governance, legislative and policy application to ensure compliant contract management practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Due to the role's access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist contracts team to manage complex supplier arrangements and deliver high-quality contract management services.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex negotiations, contract development activities and contract reviews across high-risk and high-value arrangements.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract risks, ensuring issues are addressed and agreed outcomes are achieved.
• Ensure contract management activities comply with legislative, ethical, governance and department requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Governance & compliance

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Manager (Contracts) to lead the delivery of advanced contract management across transport regulatory services. You will provide strategic advice, oversee complex supplier arrangements and drive value, accountability and strong outcomes for the department and Queenslanders.

The role requires experience leading a specialist team, strong negotiation skills and the ability to align activities with governance and policy requirements.