Manager, Contracts

1 week ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Education Full time

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

Be part of a transformative initiative, shaping the future of people management services through strategic supplier partnerships and contract management
- **Temporary full-time opportunity up until December 2027**
- **The role is based in the Sydney metropolitan area, with flexible working arrangements available**
- **Salary ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 p.a. plus super & annual leave loading**

**About the role**

The department has embarked on a transformative Human Capital Management (HCM) Program, a multi-year, technology-enabled initiative aimed at simplifying, streamlining, and transforming key people management services across the organisation.

You will be responsible for the development and management of contract plans for HCM Program delivery partners (suppliers). Your focus will be on building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, overseeing contract performance and proactively managing risks to ensure business outcomes are achieved. Key responsibilities include:

- Designing strategies, and systems to enhance contract management efficiency and supplier relationships
- Developing and executing Contract Management Plans with KPIs, risk management, performance monitoring
- Leading negotiations on contract variations, renewals, and disputes to achieve favourable procurement outcomes.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative changes to mitigate risks impacting procurement policies and supplier schemes.

For further information, please click here to view the role description.

**About you**
- Ability to effectively establish and maintain strategic stakeholder and supplier relationships
- Experience developing and managing contract management plans that focus on clear accountabilities, performance criteria and alignment to department’s objectives
- Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework and NSW Government Supplier Schemes for Professional Services and ICT Services
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Knowledge of and commitment to the department's strategy, policies, processes and procedures.
- Experience managing Tier 1 suppliers in large, complex business/ICT transformation programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

**Benefits**
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Access to salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

**How to apply**

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and answer the questionoutlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answer to the following pre-screening question below:
**Question**: Tell us about a time you were responsible for managing a large or complex contract — ideally with a Tier 1 supplier or as part of a major program (e.g. ICT, transformation, or infrastructure). What were you responsible for, how did you manage risks and supplier performance, and what was the outcome?

**Closing date: Monday 28th of July at 11:59 pm**

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.


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