Ao5 Contract Officer

The Contract Officer supports the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out. The role is responsible for undertaking market analysis, negotiating and managing contracts, and establishing productive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
- AO5 Level
- Queensland Government Team
- ASAP Start

**PERSOLKELLY** is recruiting for **_Contract Officers_** to join our Queensland Government client based in inner Brisbane.

The Contract Officer supports the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out. The role is responsible for undertaking market analysis, negotiating and managing contracts, and establishing productive and respectful relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

**_Key duties and responsibilities_**
- The Contract Officer key responsibilities are:_
- Establish, negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers within a human services environment.
- Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to ensure a quality responsive service is delivered to our vulnerable clients.
- Monitor service delivery by suppliers and/or licensed organisations to ensure compliance with contracts, program guidelines, legislation and other departmental requirements.
- Monitor individual care services covered by a licence and undertake inspections.
- Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with key internal business areas to ensure value and quality of service delivery.
- Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Provide advice and information to suppliers and departmental staff regarding investment specifications, quality assurance systems and accountability requirements.
- Identify, monitor and implement remedial action to improve supplier performance and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
- Participate in relevant end to end procurement practices as they relate to regional operations to ensure quality responsive service within legislative and regulatory frameworks.

**_Requirements for the role_**
- Sound knowledge and experience of contract management and the contract lifecycle
- Understands the legal issues in relation to procurement and the practical effects of terms and conditions of a contract
- An interest in the human services section and working with non-government organisations
- Good administration skills
- Good communications skills both verbal and written
- Ability to analyse data
- Ability to address performance with contracted providers
- Covid Vaccination and at least 1 booster

Job Reference number: 210165477

QLD Licence
- LHL-02514-D2P2F

**Who are we**

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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