Contract Delivery Specialist

**Contract Delivery Specialist**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU
- 21 Jul 2025

**Contract Delivery Specialist - 12 Month Maximum Term - Full time / Perth CBD Office**

Join Western Power's Standalone Power Systems Project and Contract Management Team, as part of the Strategic Works Delivery Function at Perth Head Office as a **Contract Delivery Specialist**, where you'll play a vital role in driving the successful delivery of the Standalone Power Systems Program across WA. In this fast-paced role, you'll support contract preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and ongoing administration to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Western Power's Standalone Power Systems Program of works.

This position also participates in contract implementation activities following award, and ongoing contract administration which defines, implements and monitors interface procedures in line with Western Power's Contract Lifecycle Management Framework.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues, improve contract outcomes, and support the efficient rollout of the Approved Works Program. If you're passionate about building strong relationships, enhancing contract performance, and making a meaningful impact—this role is for you.

**Your Role in Action**
- Manage, under the guidance of the relevant formal leader, the contract issues surrounding HSE, materials and performance with Suppliers in order to facilitate smooth delivery of the work program.
- Administer contracts / agreements - Administering 3rd party and outsourcing agreements in line with Western Power's Contract Management Framework.
- Ensure that work completed is validated in accordance to the contract conditions and requirements.
- Manage the sourcing process for established Deeds, review documentation and ensure all requirements are captured and updated in the system.
- Manage workforce - Manage administration requirements to ensure the Suppliers work force is appropriately accredited to perform assigned functions.
- Provide performance monitoring - Facilitate, under the guidance of the relevant formal leader, monthly performance and delivery meetings with Suppliers on performance against the contracts.
- Ensuring the services provided are consistent with commercially competitive standards for safety, quality, service delivery, and cost and customer satisfaction.
- Contribute to, and support the safety, health, environmental & community programs.
- Prepare and distribute Contract and Materials Management Progress reports.
- As necessary prepare the contract templates based on the contract & provide amendments to the original contract.
- Ensure all notices are issued in line with the Contractual requirements.

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce or relevant and demonstrated extensive industry experience of at least 8 to 10 years
- Sound knowledge and proven understanding of contract management principles with at least 4 to 5 years contract management experience
- Ability to show guidance, communication effectively, have good interpersonal skills, complimented by influencing/negotiation skills
- Ability to implement change and innovation, internally and via contract arrangements
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within a corporate environment
- Ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future as part of an industry leading distribution network transformation initiative implementing an emerging technology within an existing energy grid. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

**Applications** **close on 4th August 2025