Assistant Contracts Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Assistant Contracts Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• High-level administrative and contract support role
• Exposure to key transport projects
• Customer-centric role, with high stakeholder engagement

• Join Transport for NSW, the centrepiece of a reshaped transport cluster
• Transport Service Grade 3 ($63,216 - $69,536), plus employer?s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Temporary Full Time Opportunity ? up until 31 December 2019
• Wollongong Location

It is an exciting time to join the Transport Infrastructure and Services team as we help to deliver a modern dynamic and safe transport network.   We are currently delivering a program of work that will revolutionise the way we travel around the NSW Community.  Within TfNSW, our Infrastructure & Services (I&S) group provides integrated end-to-end planning, development, delivery of transport assets, and operations of transport services that our customers value. We transform strategy into seamless transport networks and services, efficiently and effectively.

We have a temporary opportunity for an Assistant Contracts Officer to be a part of our Rural & Regional Service Delivery & Performance team within Transport for NSW.  This role plays a key part in delivering better, safer, integrated transport services through innovative partnerships with trusted providers and drive improved customer service outcomes through the Infrastructure and Services Value Chain.

Reporting to the Principal Manager Southern, the primary purpose of the Assistant Contracts Officer?s role is to provide high level administrative and contract support to ensure the team is delivering its obligations to the organisation and staff.  The position contributes to overall customer experience relating to public transport procurement, contract development and management in order to provide an integrated, safe, reliable, customer-focused and efficient service that meets the needs of stakeholders.

We are looking for a proactive and hardworking individual who has the capability to provide regular updates on key projects, issues and priorities and has experience in building professional working relationships with stakeholders.

In return, we encourage you to enjoy our excellent benefits such as our dedicated Women in Leadership focus & support options, flexible work opportunities, online and class-based learning courses, salary packaging options, generous leave options, and access to a fitness passport as well as free access to gym facilities.

A Recruitment Pool made up of suitable candidates may be established to fill future resource needs.

For more information on this role, view the role description here.

At Transport, our vision is for a truly integrated transport system that will meet the needs of our customers now and into the future. The Transport portfolio includes Transport for NSW as principal agency with Sydney Trains, NSW Trains, State Transit Authority and Roads and Maritime Services as our key operating agencies.

We are a values based organisation and  employ the most talented people to work together to deliver services for our customers and make NSW a better place to live, do business and visit.

At Transport our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing programs, and a program that helps you stay connected with work before, during and after parental leave.

Check out our Employee Benefits Guide to find out more about the benefits available to you when you join Transport.

Great people come from all walks of life and at Transport for NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

• Experience in managing contracts in supporting the delivery of quality service in a high volume customer service environment

Please note: The successful candidate will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks.

To apply for this role, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:

a) The reason for your interest in this role, and

b) How your skills and experience suit the role 

For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on Transport for NSW please click on link provided.

For any enquiries, please contact Claire Minahan on 02 8574 3550 and quote 00006AIO.

If you encounter technical issues please contact I Work for NSW Support Team on 1800 562 679 (Mon-Fri) or [email protected].