Contract Manager

**Contract Manager**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU- 18 Oct 2024**Contract Manager: Maximum Term Full Time - Perth Office CBD**

We are seeking a Contract Manager in Western Power’s Standalone Power Systems Area, as part of the Strategic Works Delivery Function at Perth Head Office on a 12-month Maximum term basis. The Standalone Power Systems (SPS) Area is responsible for the preparation and management of the SPS program development and deployment.

As a Contract manager, you will be required to oversee the performance of complex, high-value contracts within Western Power. In this role, you will provide expert contract advice and guidance while ensuring adherence to Western Power’s Contract Management Framework. Your focus will be on delivering contracts that meet safety and environmental standards, as well as achieving targets for cost, time, quality, and customer satisfaction. If you have a strong background in contract management and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply

**Your Role in Action**
- To ensure that all contracts are managed in line with Western Power’s Contract Management Framework inclusive of the Procurement Policy and the Contract Management Standard ensuring that the following key activities are undertaken:

- Development of the CMP that fully meets the contractual requirements in line with the Contract Management Framework,
- Review the Contract Management engagement deliverables including the SHE risks register, scope of work, specifications, drawings, and pricing schedules,
- Ensure receipt and approval of the Contractor’s plans in line with the contract,
- Monitor and manage compliance to the Contractor plans including.
- Safety
- Environmental
- Quality
- Schedule
- Pricing Schedule
- Verify and certify Contractors claims, including:

- Progress
- Variations
- EOT
- Complete Contractor performance reporting requirements.

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce
- Contract Management Qualification
- Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise and proven understanding of contract management
- At least 10 + years significant contract management experience including high value / highly complex contracts
- Have strong working knowledge of and the ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law
- Ability to provide technical leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, complimented by influencing/negotiation skills
- Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
- The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within a corporate environment

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 15th November 2024