Job description
Position: Senior Contracts Officer – HSU Level 6
DFP Perth are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to engage on a temporary contract with a State Government agency based in Murdoch 6150.
Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: 3 months with the possibility of extension.
Location: Murdoch 6150.
Pay Rate: $64.00 per hour (HSU Level 6)
Role Overview: As a Senior Contracts Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, procurement, and management of contracts in alignment with organisational, government, and health service objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of contract development and management, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume/CV and availability details. If you have any questions please contact Donavan Cargin on dcargin@dfp.com.au or on 08 9287 9812.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
DFP Perth are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to engage on a temporary contract with a State Government agency based in Murdoch 6150.
Start Date: ASAP
Length of Assignment: 3 months with the possibility of extension.
Location: Murdoch 6150.
Pay Rate: $64.00 per hour (HSU Level 6)
Role Overview: As a Senior Contracts Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, procurement, and management of contracts in alignment with organisational, government, and health service objectives. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of contract development and management, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage contract and tender documentation
- Participate in or manage contract development projects
- Review and monitor health contracts for compliance and performance
- Liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
- Prepare reports and recommendations related to contractor performance
- Coordinate submissions, discussion papers, and reports for programs
- Substantial experience in developing, procuring, and managing medium to high-risk contracts
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical documents
- Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with stakeholders
- Experience in coordinating projects, procurements, and commercial contract management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and advanced capabilities
- Completion of mandatory training related to safety and quality
- Availability to undertake research and policy analysis as required
- Effective liaison with senior officers and external stakeholders
- Ability to draft and prepare ministerial correspondence and reports
- Representation of the SMHS Contract Management on committees and working groups as directed
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunities for career development and advancement
- Dynamic and supportive work environment
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume/CV and availability details. If you have any questions please contact Donavan Cargin on dcargin@dfp.com.au or on 08 9287 9812.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.