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

Our Corporate Services division provide strategies, solutions and services that make our clients’ working lives easier, and their projects more efficient and effective.

We are comprised of six branches, each helping to support and enable more than 30,000 colleagues across the whole of Transport.

The opportunity

Our Asset and Workplace Services Contracts team is in a growth phase and is currently looking for two motivated, commercially astute Contracts Manager to manage a range of facilities management and other workplace support Contracts.  Reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager, these role will drive efficiency, consistency, and value for money to enable and maximise opportunities for service delivery, contract performance, and operational success and commercial governance across our contracts. 

We are seeking one experienced Permanent Fulltime Contracts Managers and one Fixed term Fulltime Contracts Manager with excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement experience to join the team.  The role will work with internal stakeholder, customers and external service providers across a number of contracts and business functions

This is a newly created team which will involve reinvigorating the department’s approach to  contract and commercial management including its contracting strategies, governance and implementing best practices and  process to enable efficient , accountable and high perofrming contract delivery.

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

What you will be involved with;

This roles will lead and develop contract management plans aligned to busienss strategies and plan with input from the asset and workplace services cross-functional team to ensure the organisation attains the best value in the goods and services required to enable achievement of its goals.

The role will ensure effective management, administration and governance of all contracts under management, and overseeing compliance with all procurement and contracting policies, processes and procedures and governance frameworks.

In this role, you will be providing a range of advice in relation to contract management and be responsible for developing and managing contract management plans, variations, contract deliverables, [performance management, contract reporting, contract financial management and contract governance. 

About you

Ideal experience, skills and personal qualities for success in this role:

The successful candidate will be tertiary qualified in business, commerce, law, construction management, engineering or a relevant discipline, and / or have equivalent demonstrated experience in best practice contracts and commercial management, including significant experience in high level contract negotiation.

Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills in the delivery of innovative, structured well-governed contract management services.

Strong experience in Contract Performance management.

Robust commercial experience in the management of complex and high value contracts;

Excellent written and verbal communicator, ability to communicate and influence.

Proven experience in practical application of commercial principles and business acumen to solve complex contract and commercial issues.

Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a fast paced complex environment.

Excellent organisational skills, able to juggle several priorities at once.

Demonstrated strong working knowledge and understanding of NSW Government Procurement and Contract Management policies and guidelines or equivalent.

Resilience, proactivity, and an ability to work at pace in an evolving and demanding environment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 9A ($138,670 ) – 9E (155,309) 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and respond to the questions that are asked as part of the online application process.

Applications Close 11.59 pm, Sunday 10th 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. 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 Christina Park at CHRISTINA.PARK@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.

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

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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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