Contract Manager

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading

Government client seeks an experienced Contract Manager (Security Services) with responsibility for providing procurement and contract management oversight and support to the department's Office Building Security function.

The Contract Manager (Security Services) will be responsible for managing the security operational demands of the department, preparing for gradual increases in workforce return to office and increased security operational needs.

**Contract Manager (Security Services) opportunity**
- **Approx. $70 - $80 per hour plus super dependent on experience**:

- **Assignment duration is up to 12 months. Early December start**:

- **Melbourne CBD location**

**About the role**

Government department seeks an experienced Contract Manager with experience in office building security operations to join them on an assignment for a duration of up to a period of 12-month based in Melbourne CBD. As the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for providing procurement and contract management oversight and support to the department's Office Building Security function.

The Contract Manager (Security Services) will be responsible for managing the security operational demands of the department, preparing for gradual increases in workforce return to office and increased security operational needs.

**Key Accountabilities**

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

- providing oversight, governance and support to the department's Security team on management of the existing security services Purchase Order Contracts (POCs) which are governed by the State Purchase Contract (SPC) for Security Services and managed by organisation's outsourced property services provider.
- providing quality advice to staff regarding the operational and commercial aspects of the current contracting arrangements, exercising judgement in contributing to the identification and implementation of solutions to complex problems or issues.
- leading the Security function uplift program, focusing on improving the function's delivery processes, undertaking POC administration and governance, advisory, negotiations and management activities to ensure sound governance, smooth business processes and maximise value to the State.
- managing the procurement process for the future retendering of security services under the State Purchase Contract (SPC), including drafting tender documents, seeking input from internal and external stakeholders to inform the process, and liaising closely with the Procurement team.
- leading and coordinating the procurement and maintenance of out-of-scope security service items including x-ray machines and managing related issues including licencing and warranties.
- contributing to the monitoring of internal contract management systems and processes and ensure that compliance is achieved across the organisation. This includes chairing weekly internal security services meetings and participating in other meetings and forums as required by the Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement.
- supporting the Senior Manager, Contracts and Procurement with the management, implementation and reporting of KPIs, benefit realisation and outcome-based contract performance and compliance in accordance with the security contract terms, contract management plan, risk management plan and organisational policies and procedures.

**Key Selection Criteria**

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

- Demonstrated experience in procurement and master supplier contract management, including proven ability to interpret and provide advice to colleagues based on an understanding of complex contract documents and legislative requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve commercial issues through negotiations with multiple stakeholders, in order to achieve improved outcomes.
- Experience in successfully driving supplier performance, ideally in an operations delivery environment or security function.
- Experience in the implementation of contract management frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to engage, advise and negotiate with stakeholders, to lead meetings and make recommendations within procurement and contract management frameworks.
- Developed interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills. Ability to interpret policies and succinctly communicate to stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualification in Contract Management, Facilities Management or Procurement and/or significant experience in a similar role will be highly regarded.
- Experience in property (including Security Services Operations, Facilities Management, and projects) contract management or in shared service provision or government would be an advantage.

**How to apply?**

**Please note**:

- The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
- The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.
- Closing Date**:Wednesda