Director Relational Contracting

1 week ago


Fremantle, Western Australia Department of Communities Full time

More than just a job
The Department of Communities is Western Australia's major human services department that brings together vital services and functions that support individual, family and community wellbeing.

Working closely with our partners across government and the community services sector, our areas of responsibility include disability services; child protection; housing; homelessness; women's interests; community services; prevention of family and domestic violence; seniors and ageing; volunteering; and youth.

If you're looking for more than just a job, then read on.

The Opportunity
This position is responsible for a branch with $400 million in contracted community services of varying complexity. The role will lead implementation of a contract management transformation process across the Human Services Contract Management team within the Contracting Directorate and is responsible for overseeing service provider performance and service delivery.

Further to this, the position will provide leadership in delivering on the Department's strategic contracting objectives and in managing contractual relationships and risk.

From a System Leader perspective, this role is a steward of cultural proficiency, understands the Community Services Sector and will influence processes for Sector analysis, external engagement and aligning processes and activities across the Department to deliver an integrated approach to managing relationship based contracts with Human Services organisations.Further details can be found within the attached JDF.

Details
This full time, Senior Executive Service appointment is for a period of up to 5 years with possibility of extension and will be based in Fremantle.

An Executive Search may be conducted as part of this selection process.

This position requires applicants to consent to an integrity check and disclose any interests. Disclosure of interests are to be provided in the form found below and attached to your application.

The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Jacqui Herring on .

Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

  1. A current resume/CV detailing your experience, skills and achievements relevant to the role
  2. No more than three (3) page covering letter outlining your relevant experience and your achievements in the context of the job description and essential work-related requirements
  3. Declaration of Interest form
  4. Details of two referees – one being your current manager
  5. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable)
  6. An application form (for hard copy applications only)

Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the selection criteria requirements at some stage of the selection process.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment in this or similar roles.

For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Johnathon Noonan, Principal HR Business Partner via email or mobile

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:

TTY/voice calls

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Equity and Diversity
The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Johnathon Noonan. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments:
- Application Form
- Declaration of Interests Form
- Information for Job Applicants
- JDF - Director Relational Contracting and Agreements (SES Level 9

You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.



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