Contract Specialist

Who are we?

We're here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  
 

The role

As a Contract Specialist within South East Water's Contracts & Asset Services team, you'll play a key role in driving commercial success across our operations, maintenance, and facilities contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring effective contract planning, execution, and performance, while shaping future contract models aligned with strategic business objectives.

You'll work closely with internal teams including procurement, finance, legal, and operations, as well as external contract partners, to manage contract lifecycles, resolve disputes, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction. With a focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance reporting, you'll help deliver value across a portfolio contributing to opex and capex budgets of approximately $30 million annually.

Who are you?

The preferred candidate will hold demonstrated experience in contract management, with a background in utilities, infrastructure, or facilities management. You will hold strong strategic and commercial acumen, coupled with tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.

You will hold strengths in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and conflict resolution, and with the ability to lead contract performance reviews and navigate complex contractual issues. We're looking for someone that is proactive, analytical, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your insights can shape future contract models and drive continuous improvement.

You will hold excellent communication and project management skills, with the drive to contribute to the successful delivery of South East Water's operational goals.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.Life insurance and salary continuance. 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $115,748 and $122,323 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at  
 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday, 9th of November 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

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