Contract Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Contract Officer on a contract for 12 months with potential extension.

**Position Overview**

and arrangements with stakeholders and partner government agencies.

The successful Specified Personnel will work under limited direction on a wide range of matters, which involve areas of law, procurement and finance which require an enabling approach of sound judgement, pragmatism and astute risk management.

The key duties include:

- Responsibility for managing a range of contracts, maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
- Monitoring contracts and managing extension or renewal of contracts and contract close-out
- Problem-solving contract-related issues
- Provision of high-level advice, support and review in relation to contract management activities ranging from simple to complex contracts
- Undertaking the preparation of approval documentation including: Approval to Approach the Market, Evaluation Outcomes, Approval to Commit funds and enter into Arrangements; Contracts and Work Orders
- Preparation and ongoing management of Government contracts, simple and complex
- Preparation and ongoing management of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs)
- Provision of policy advice in relation to compliance with relevant Australian Government legislation, rules and policies relating to contract management and procurement activities
- Prepare and support the timely and accurate reporting of financial and delivery performance
- Stakeholder management and engagement
- Risk assessment and issue management.

Certificate IV in Government Procurement or qualifications in business/law would be an advantage

**Security Clearance**

Negative Vetting Level 1 or higher

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