About us

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do – and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW – you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

About the team

This role sits in the commercial services division of TfNSW within the Development Branch. The Transport Asset Revitalisation Program (TARP) business is a special purpose business which has been established to assess properties, owned by either Transport for NSW (TfNSW) or Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE) formerly known as RailCorp, which are no longer required as part of their core businesses.  TARP properties are typically adjacent to rail networks, existing roads/freeways or associated assets (e.g bridges, tunnels etc) and well located near services.  The TARP Team take steps (including working with a wide range of advisers) to make the lands sale ready followed by further steps to transact the sale of the lands as part of creating an improved urban environment.

The opportunity

Right now, we have multiple fixed-term full-time opportunities for Contracts Administrators to join our TARP business unit within Commercial Services. The Contracts Administrator is responsible for the effective administration of Professional Services Contracts (PSC) and Subject Matter Experts/Specialist Service Providers (SME) contracts, including administering and recommending authorisation of payments, maintaining contract databases, undertaking issues identification, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

This role provides contracts administration support to our project team throughout the course of each project including:

- Collection and compilation of contractual data required for reporting;

- Administering payment of progress claims and invoices;

- Correct and prompt obtaining of approvals through the Briefing Note process;

- Correct and proficient use of contract management systems and processes;

- Guidance on contract conditions, Procurement Competition Limits, Financial & General Delegations and support for project teams to enable informed decision making and improved contract outcomes.

Key aspects of the role are:

Strong Written and verbal Communication Skills (logical, succinct, clear written expression covering everything that needs to be addressed)

Ability to Gather Information from multiple internal stakeholders (demonstrating interpersonal communication)

Well organised in planning ahead and prioritising tasks for each working week

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You have proven experience, commercial understanding and proficiency in contracts administration across a range of contract types. You have a high level of organisational and planning skills with the ability to handle a volume of work across the project. You have excellent communication skills (including listening and written skills) with the ability to speak to multiple stakeholders across the TfNSW cluster and important external partners.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8 ($120,423) – ($134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11.59pm, Tuesday 26th April 2022

We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Jack Curran at JACK.CURRAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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