Contracts Manager

Hays · Brisbane CBD QLD · N/A
Posted 12d ago

Contracts Manager

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Manage complex service contracts within a large public sector organisation.
  • Ensure compliance and quality assurance while mitigating risks.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Exciting Contract position for a Contract Manager

Your new company
An opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Manager to join a large and complex public sector organisation.You will play a key role in ensuring service continuity, managing supplier performance, mitigating risk and delivering strong commercial outcomes across strategically important contracts.
Your new role
You will provide dedicated oversight of complex service contracts and act as a trusted advisor on contractual, commercial and supplier performance matters.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing contract performance, compliance obligations and quality assurance requirements.
  • Identifying, assessing and mitigating contract and supplier risks.
  • Implementing corrective actions where non-compliance or performance issues are identified.
  • Building and managing effective relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Leading commercial negotiations and procurement activities.
  • Managing whole-of-life contract administration and governance requirements.
  • Monitoring supplier performance against service levels and contractual obligations.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and commercial outcomes.
  • Providing strategic advice on contract risks, emerging issues and commercial opportunities.
  • Preparing reports, recommendations and briefings for senior stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience managing complex service contracts within a large organisation.Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement and commercial governance practices.Experience leading supplier performance management and compliance activities.Well-developed negotiation, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to gain public sector experience and work for a large government organisation. This role offers WFH flex and attractive hourly rates.

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Skills

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Analytical thinkingCommercial governanceContinuous improvementContract lawContract managementContract negotiationsContracts administrationNegotiationPerformance monitoringProblem solvingProcurementPublic sector experienceRelationship buildingStakeholder engagementSupplier performance managementTrading

Perks & benefits

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Attractive hourly ratesWork from home flexibility