Contract Administrator – Contracts and Commissioning, Parramatta Corrective Services NSW Applications close 17th March 2024 Location – Parramatta (hybrid work from home arrangements available) Employment Type – 6-month fixed term with possibility of ongoing, Full Time, 35 hours per week Salary – $106,025 - $117,363pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading 6-month fixed term with possibility of ongoing Flexible working hours A positive and supportive team culture Leadership & Career development opportunities Your role Corrective Services NSW is responsible for running the state’s correctional centres, supervising offenders in the community, and delivering programs aimed at reducing reoffending, supporting reintegration and building safer communities. As a Contract Administrator, you will report directly to the Manager of Contracts & Relationships. Your role will involve a variety of contract management, administrative and regulatory activities. You will help monitor and report on the performance of contracted service providers in accordance with strategic objectives, in line with CSNSW outcomes. What you’ll do We are looking for a positive-minded and outcome-oriented individual who can effectively build relationships within a multidisciplinary environment. You should have a keen eye for detail, be commercially savvy with the ability to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions. A collaborative approach is essential to support your team in a fast-paced agile environment. Demonstrated work experience in Procurement & Contract/Commercial Management is desirable but not essential. High-level written communication skills, analytical capabilities, computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) are required to meet the requirements of this role. If you consider yourself a problem solver with the ability to execute critical thinking with confidence within a collaborative and supporting environment, this opportunity is for you. What we’re looking for Previous Contract Management/Administration or legal experience not required but would be advantageous Capacity to travel at short notice Current Drivers licence and willingness to drive and travel to perform the role Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Download the role description. If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account. To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment Are you ready to join us? To apply for this role, you must submit your application online. This includes a resume of up to a maximum of 4 pages and a cover letter of up to a maximum 2 pages, outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and disability. Applications close 17th March 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Melissa Chan via melissa.chandcj.nsw.gov.au or Marcia Cranwell via marcia.cranwelldcj.nsw.gov.au If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Erica Tam via erica.tamdcj.nsw.gov.u Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website . 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