Principal Contract

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**In this temporary (12 months with possibility of extension) full-time position as Principal Contract and Service Development Officer (AO7), you will ensure funded organisations deliver their initiatives in line with their contractual obligations and oversee systems and processes to monitor the implementation of contracting and engagement arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide authoritative, strategic, tactical, and operational advice and analysis to the Manager and Director.
- Deliver timely and accessible implementation support and advice, in accordance with relevant policy, legislative frameworks and processes, to deliver projects to people in the community who have been impacted by disaster events and may be vulnerable or at risk.
- Develop networks and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with internal (eligibility advisors, leadership, service delivery teams) and external stakeholders (individual funded organisations, local workers and delivery partners) in relation to DRFA implementation and support.
- Provide high level strategic and operational advice regarding the implementation of DRFA funding to senior management on contract/grants administration, service procurement, service monitoring and capacity development as this relates to achieving program outcomes.
- Monitor systems and strategies to ensure remedial action is taken and noncompliance issues are addressed in a scaled and appropriate manner.
- Contribute to a professional environment through personal commitment to, ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a collaborative and driven team leader that is able to provide strategic and operational advice regarding the implementation of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for contract/grants administration, service procurement, service monitoring and capacity development. You will need to have comprehensive understanding of contract management within government settings, including expertise in Queensland Government legislation and policies, procurement and grants administration. You have a proven track record of managing risks, issues and people to build capability and an effective workforce. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex scenarios and provide effective solutions will be essential in this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/620501/25
Closing Date: Monday, 3 March 2025
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