Senior Contracts Administrator - [Archived Advertisement]

Senior Contracts Administrator

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Wyong, NSW 

• Newly created role to make your own
  
• Support Central Coast's Water and Sewer business 
• Achieve Work-Life Balance with a 35 hour week and 9 day fortnight and flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Permanent Full Time 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. 

Central Coast Council is the third largest water utility (or water and sewage service) in NSW servicing 139,000 homes and businesses in a growing region. 

It is an exciting time to join the Water and Sewer team as they are transforming the way Central Coast Council delivers critical services to the community. 

As a part of a newly created and dedicated contract management team, you will play an important role in this change, establishing and delivering strategic procurement and contract management capability to the business. 

You will develop strategies for improving the management of contracts across Water and Sewer and provide advice and guidance to stakeholders.

About the role:

• Preparation and review of contract documents and project reports
• Provide advice and support on contractual matters and mentor staff undertaking tender and contract administration functions
• Manage and provide quality control of tender and contract management processes 
• Coordinate and communicate contract renewal and development program to stakeholders
• Manage contract progress payments, variations assessment and contractor deliverables being receipted as per contractual commitments 
• Communicating with vendors regarding delivery schedules, delays in work, and other issues that may arise during the course of a contract
• Procurement of professional services in accordance with Council procedures, review and recommend payments to vendors and contractors
• Review and recommend change orders and cost commitments on projects
• Support the Contract Manager in maintaining overall program deliverables

About you:

• You will bring experience in contract administration, preferably within the utilities sector or similar
• You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator 
• You will be able to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• You provide expert advice and recommendations 
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge and expertise, while also learning from others

About us:

• We are a large organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community
• You will be joining a team of professionals who excel at what they do
• We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development
• We provide opportunities to collaborate with subject matter experts from a variety of areas across the organisation
• We offer an attractive range of benefits to our employees. 

What we offer:

• Weekly pay cycle
• Generous leave provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health and Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
• Novated leasing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle
• Health and wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breastscreen, Flu vaccination, blood donations
• Recognition of service
• Council Child Care salary sacrifice
• Professional Development opportunities
• Individual career development and learning opportunities
• Reward & Recognition programs.

Please refer to the position description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

This role provides a commencing salary range of between $79.3k to $95.2k per annum dependent on skills and experience + 10.5% superannuation. 

Central Coast Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all of our employees. In accordance with Council's WHS requirements and COVID-19 Safety Plans we require all employees to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Enquiries: Chris Urquhart - Section Manager Maintenance Services on 0418 489 815

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at midnight on Sunday 11 June 2023.