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 Commercial, Procurement and Transformation

Commercial, Procurement and Transformation (CPT) provides strategic advice, planning, analysis and support to stakeholders across the Transport cluster. Through collaboration and innovation, we help set direction, define business strategies, solve complex challenges, and drive outcomes.

We have established a strong reputation as commercially-focused, trusted advisors who partner with stakeholders to drive excellence and ensure an economically, socially and people focused approach in procurement and transformation.

Our team of dedicated and committed professionals bring a systems-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities, drawing on adaptive and inclusive leadership and a high performance culture, to deliver real and lasting benefits to our organisation and the wider NSW community.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can realise your potential and add value in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we welcome you to CPT.

Please click here to view a copy of the Procurement Brochure.

The opportunity

We have several exciting opportunities for experienced contract managers to join Transport for NSW. In this role you will develop, refine and implement contract management processes and strategies, in accordance with the Contract Management Plan and approved procedures, to achieve delivery of contractual obligations to agreed standards.

This role operates with a high level of autonomy and is expected to determine key operational objectives within the limits of delegated authority. It is accountable for the delivery of assigned work and for the quality, integrity and validity of the service provided.

It refers to the Manager on issues that have a significant political impact or issues outside of financial delegation.

Key accountabilities:

Co-ordinate the contractual performance of assigned contracts in line with the KPI Scorecard and associated Contract Performance review meetings.

Identify and escalate contract and service delivery risks and issues as appropriate and carry out effective remediation strategies to meet organisational objectives.

Liaise with the Legal business unit to manage dispute and claim resolutions in a timely manner ensuring conformance with contractual processes and associated statutory obligations.

Prepare and co-ordinate the required Contract Management documentation including, but not limited to, Contract Management Plans, meeting agendas/minutes, risk frameworks, KPI Scorecards, contract variation documentation, issue/dispute communications, securities, guarantees and insurance documentation.

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

About you

You will have relevant qualifications in procurement, law, commerce, business or economics and/or equivalent industry experience in contract management, preferably in a commercial environment.

Together with the proven ability to implement procurement contract management frameworks and control self-assurance processes across business activities, you will have experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders while exercising discretion, confidentiality, and political sensitivity.

Demonstrated experience in providing high-level clerical and adminstrative services with a high-level attention to detail and the capacity to complete several tasks concurrently.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8A, $118,015 – 8E $132,176 per annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

For more information on Employee Benefits at TfNSW please click here.

Interested?

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

Applications close: 11:59 PM, Monday 2nd May 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. 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 Huy Huynh at HUY.HUYNH@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

We’re certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Our flexible work practices and policies for parental leave, employee and family wellbeing and family care enable us to provide genuine support for our people to thrive at work and at home.

Apply today to register your interest!

Find out more about Transport for NSW at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/about-us.

Take a look at our application tips video series for plenty of great information on navigating and acing the application and recruitment process here at Transport.

Our COVIDSafe Measures Policy

All Transport for NSW workers are required to have:

appropriate evidence of being fully vaccinated with a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine; or

an approved medical contraindication.

You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status or apply for a medical exemption prior to securing this role.

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