Contracts Officer

**Contracts Officer**
- **Ongoing Full time**:

- **Location**:_Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available._
- **Competitive salary**:_$125,657 Package includes salary ($101,947 to $112,849), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading._
- **35 hour week**

**About the Department of Education**

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

Learning Improvement Group commissions, develops and delivers programs that improve educational standards, the quality of teaching and learning in NSW schools, and provides support for children and students.

**About the role**

The Contracts Officer manages contract creation, execution and analysis in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and approved procedures, to achieve delivery of contractual obligations to agreed standards and maximum impact.

The Contracts Officer manages contract creation, execution and analysis in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and approved procedures, to achieve delivery of contractual obligations to agreed standards and maximum impact.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of contract management plans by sourcing documents and established contracts, as well as monitoring performance and addressing non-performance, to achieve the required contract outcomes
- Administer contracts in accordance with approved Contract Management Plans and procedures and update contract details to maintain the integrity of contract information
- Interpret and explain contract requirements, and terms and conditions to stakeholders to support compliance with statutory and policy requirements and inform decision-making.

For further information please view the **role description**

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check)

**Key knowledge and experience**
- 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.

**About you**
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage and prioritise tasks

**How to apply**

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

- Give an example of a tender or contract process that you were involved in. What were the challenges and how did you monitor the processes? (300 words maximum)
- Describe a time where you are required to work on multiple tasks or projects at the same time. How did you prioritise your work? (300 words maximum)

**This is a child-related role. **As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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._