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Contracts Manager – Katherine
About the business
Victoria Daly Regional Council (VDRC) is a vibrant and energetic organisation, delivering a range of local government services and programs to residents of the beautiful stunning communities within the Victoria Daly Region covering an area of 168,277Km2.
Victoria Daly Regional Council have five goals to deliver its vision of
"Moving Forward Together"
- Financial Sustainability
- Good Governance
- To meet the expectations of the communities we serve
- To provide employment to Indigenous people in our community
- To maintain and develop Council's assets
Council have developed a number of strategies across the organisation to drive the delivery of these goals.
Council Offices are located in each of our 5 Communities
- Pine Creek
- Nauiyu / Daly River
- Timber Creek
- Yarralin Walangeri
- Kalkarindji / Daguragu
About the role
- Permanent, Full-Time
- Regional Office, Katherine NT
- Level 8.1 Indicative with 10% Superannuation
- 6 Weeks Annual Leave With 17.5% Leave Loading
- 10 days Personal Leave
- Remote Area Allowance
- Relocation allowance of up to $5000 to help you move
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to ensure a collaborative approach is taken to achieve positive outcomes.
- Manage and prepare tender documentation for public release including report and recommendations to Council.
- Manage and monitor the administration of Council contracts ensuring all requirement provisions in contracts are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide reports on the status of contracts and project including income and expenditure to the Director of Operations.
- Manage all contract variations through the Director of Operations or appropriate Director.
- Manage and ensure all documentation associated with tenders or contracts is in place including, land leases, permits, quotes, estimates, drawings, survey, schedules and services to be provided.
- Manage the ongoing monitoring of contractual compliance, including monitoring performance and addressing non-performance, to achieve the required contract outcomes.
- Assist in the development and compliance of a contracts reporting schedule.
- Keep accurate records of all contracts including progress updates and file notes.
- Coordinate with finance staff to ensure the accuracy of funding provisions.
- Develop and prepare regular reports on the status of contracts.
- Determine the priorities, goals and objectives of work functions as per reporting schedule.
- Assist with the implementation and interpretation of related policies and procedures.
- Assist with the review of contract payment audits.
- Play an active role in the development and ongoing maintenance of a computer database for the contract management system.
- May provide direction to key stakeholders and staff regarding relevant contract provisions.
- Support the contracts team and Senior Contracts Manager where required.
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure that relevant Work Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
Education Requirements
Diploma or equivalent experience in Contract Management. (Essential).
Experience and Knowledge Requirements
- Proven experience in contract management, including estimates, contract administration, tendering
- procedures and processes.
- Well-developed knowledge of the preparation of procurement documentation relating to contract’s, assessment and recommendation of tenders as based on the value for money principle.
- High level interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to be able to multitask.
- High level of adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage pressure, change and meet deadlines in an environment undertaking continuous improvement in with a focus on effective service delivery.
- Proven co-ordination and management of both internal and external consultant resources where necessary.
- High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to compile, write and analyse reports.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a small team.
- Sound knowledge of the principles of Work Health and Safety.
- Advance computer skills.
- Previous experience in the development of a contracts reporting schedule.
Other Requirements
- Criminal History Check (issued within the last 3 months)Current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card)
- A valid driver’s licence
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