Contract Management and Utilities Advisor State

2 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Maxima Full time

**Be part of a State Government Department -A06**:

- ** $68-$72p/h + super**

Maxima's Recruitment Services are seeking a Contract Management and Utilities Advisor for a position with their State Government client. This role will be based in their main office on Mary St in Brisbane CBD.

This is a contract role working full-time hours 7th August to 6th October 2023.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver assigned work and provide authoritative accurate contract management support and advice in alignment with Chief Procurement Office direction, and review and respond to performance metrics to continuously improve and optimise team outcomes.
- Undertake end to end tactical procurement activities to deliver the procurement outcome for the customer, including:

- Procurement planning, sourcing strategy and approval
- Completion of procurement documentation to release to market
- Tender administration
- Lead evaluation and negotiation for supplier selection
- Finalise the award of the contract (including preparing contract documents)
- Manage contract handover to contract manager
- Contract management including planning, contract administration, reporting and incident management
- Monitoring contract performance with robust KPI’s and performance management
- Management of contractual disputes and invoicing issues
- Prepare contract variations and contract extensions for assigned contracts ensuring that appropriate process and relevant documentation is maintained.
- Undertake contract negotiations as required to ensure operational efficiency and value in the delivery of assigned contracts
- Undertake the operational delivery and monitoring of utilities contracts and supplier performance, through the above activities, regular usage reviews, identifing contract risks and implementing mitigation strategies, and identifing metrics to achieve benefits realisation.
- Provide technical policy and regulation advice to stakeholders which is in line with applicable legislation.
- Provide advice in relation to commissioning/decommissioning of utility connections.
- Develop and maintain effective networks and stakeholder relationships including internal clients, public sector bodies, industry and suppliers.
- Prepare and/or review of performance reports, briefing notes and other correspondence in accordance with departmental standards.

**About You**
- Current and varied experience across public and private sector is highly desirable
- Full availability for the length of the contract
- Previous procurement experience

Maxima are committed to advancing workforce diversity and inclusion for all.
Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander and People Living With Disability are encouraged to apply.



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