Contracts Administrator
Provide leadership in and directly manage procurement planning, contract development, tender preparation and evaluation and contract administration
Summary about this job
Government - State
Company: SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $104,279 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation
Phone: +61-7-1820-7671
Fax: +61-3-1504-5697
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Detail information about job Contracts Administrator. Terms and conditions vacancy
ABOUT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
The Sydney Opera House is an iconic Australian institution that embodies beauty, inspiration and the liberating power of art and ideas.
Our vision is to be as bold and inspiring as the Opera House itself.
Our mission is twofold:
- To treasure and renew the Opera House for future generations of artists, audiences and visitors; and
- To inspire, and strengthen the community, through everything we do.
For more information about the Sydney Opera House please refer to our website.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position is responsible to provide leadership in and directly manage procurement planning, contract development, tender preparation and evaluation, and contract administration for minor works, maintenance and related services to Sydney Opera House. This position is responsible for all aspects of contract administration including advising project managers; preparing tender and contract conditions consistent with project goals and SOH/State guidelines; administering tenders and contracts including recordkeeping, ensuring certificates are issued; and financial reconciliation within the policies of the Sydney Opera House and NSW Government guidelines. This position also has responsibility for the development of draft business cases and approval papers for minor works, contract variation, contract extensions and other matters of a similar nature.
Further more detailed information about the role and its requirements can be obtained from the role description.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Extensive, knowledge, understanding and experience of tender and contract management and administration with minimum 5 years’ experience in contract administration within building or maintenance industries.
- High level writing and computer skills to produce, interpret and edit complex technical documents, reports, contracts, briefing papers and submissions.
- Experience in developing and applying tender evaluation processes using a range of criteria, including facilitating Tender Evaluation Committees.
- Experience in both electronic and paper records management systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NSW Government procurement policies, especially NSW Government Procurement System for Construction and NSW Government standard form contracts
- High level interpersonal skills to consult and negotiate at a senior management level with Sydney Opera House clients and with contractors.
- Experienced project team member, helping others achieve their plans and actively participating at team meetings.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and sound keyboard skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are asked to include an up to date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience and how they relate to the requirements and capabilities for the role. Applicants are also asked to address their suitability in a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the following two targeted questions:
- Describe your understanding of what a Contracts Administrator role entails, and how your experience and qualifications make you suited to this role.
- This role is detail oriented. Describe your work style, and how your ability responds to this requirement.
Applicants MUST create a profile and submit their application electronically for this position at https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. Only applicants who apply online will be considered for this position. Please contact the Jobs NSW Helpdesk on 1800 562 679 should you have any technical enquiries. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing or temporary roles of the same standard that may become available over the next twelve months.
Sydney Opera House welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disability.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
Applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-Employment Health Assessment.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Job Status: Full Time, Temporary (24 months)
Position No: SOH1272
Salary: Base salary of $104,279 per annum plus 9.5% superannuation
Applications Close: 31/07/2018
Enquiries: Chris McAulay, [email protected]