Contracts Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Whizdom Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Company

Our client's purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services that they provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over.

About the role

As the contracts specialist you will lead the commercial and contract strategy on a key 6-month engagement. You will define and manage all aspects of contracting (drafting, negotiation, compliance, risk) to ensure our deliverables align with the client's standards and contractual obligations.

Role Responsibilities

  • Establish a robust contracts governance framework, including contract register, milestone tracking, change control
  • Improve or implement contract management processes, policies and templates specific to Defence needs
  • Monitor contract performance, prepare reports, manage close-out of contracts

Qualifications and Experience

  • Strong commercial / legal acumen in contract risk, negotiation, performance obligations
  • Experience with governance, compliance, contract administration, change control
  • Excellent stakeholder management (internal and external)

The successful candidate will have experience working in a Defence Environment.

What is on offer

  • The contract period is 6 months
  • Be part of a forward-thinking team driving real impact
  • Competitive remuneration package

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Tuesday 4th November

Please call Kandice Halls on for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks

Why partner with Whizdom?

We're Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different The Whizdom way:

  • We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet
  • We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We've been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
  • We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack Even if this role isn't the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more

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