Contract Administrator

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Contract Administrator

• Awarded Australia’s Major Tourism Attraction (Sydney)
• Ongoing, Full Time role
• Taronga Clerk Grade 5/6 ($92,445.17 total remuneration package including Employer Superannuation Contributions and Annual Leave Loading)
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Mosman

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated Contract Administrator who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916.  , with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977!  We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters 
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here:

We value diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Taronga provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with a disability and people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Key accountabilities…

• Provide monthly financial reporting and forecasting for maintenance and minor works
• Administer the Capital, Infrastructure and Maintenance projects contracts on behalf of Taronga, in line with internal and external requirements.
• Manage tender and procurement processes in accordance with internal and external requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure contract pre-requisites and interfaces are identified and managed prior to commencement of contracts.
• Maintain procurement policies and procedures are adhered to in the administration of Capital Infrastructure and Maintenance contracts.
• Consult with stakeholders in regards to procurement options for works and services are developed in to provide best value for money outcome.
• Provide advice and support to other Divisions to implement the relevant procurement options.
• Identify, manage and report on critical success factors for contract performance.

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual.
• Obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

About applying…

We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page.  You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. 

1. Describe your experience with procurement for operational routine, corrective and breakdown maintenance contracts for structures, services and other infrastructure, and ad hoc services for a complex facility with 24-hour operations
2. Describe your experience with monthly financial reporting and forecasting for significant maintenance contracts across multiple cost codes

Applications must be completed via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ using the reference number 00005CYF or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact Kate McAlpine on 9978 4783 or [email protected]

To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website http://www.taronga.org.au 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or [email protected]

Applications close:   Midnight 20 July 2018