Organisation/Entity:  Transport For NSW

Job Category:  Information & Communication Technology

Job Location:  Burwood, NSW, AU, 2134

Job Ref No:  50901

Employment Type:  Permanent Full-Time

Salary Range:  $120423.0-$134872.0

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 IT at TfNSW

TfNSW’s IT group provides the tools, information and services that enable 30,000 employees to deliver a smart and efficient transport network. We bring the future to our people by delivering innovative solutions and minimising business disruptions, building an engaged and connected workforce through tech-enablement. This is an exciting time to join the team, with a committed annual investment of $700m for progressive technology projects including bots, apps, AI solutions, autonomous 3D mapping drones, cybersecurity and transforming cameras across our network.

The opportunity

A new permanent, full time Senior Contract Management Officer opportunity is now open, based in Macquarie Park with flexible working options available.

The role will be responsible for the implementation of the contract and supplier management functions in alignment with the TfNSW IT Contract Management Framework. The Senior Contract Management Officer will report to the Manager, Contract Management.

You will:

Conduct contract administration, implementation of supplier performance and contract charging methodologies and monitoring of supplier compliance with agreed service levels and contract obligations.

Support the Commercial Managers in the Source to Contract process, including variations, new services or suppliers and any other issues requiring contractual / commercial advice and the identification of potential areas of commercial vulnerability and risks.

Proactively identify, manage and advise on commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks associated with the contract, to enable the organisation to attain maximum value from the contract while meeting compliance requirements

Prepare and co-ordinate the required Contract Management documentation including but limited to: Contract Management Plans, Meeting Agendas/minutes, Risk Frameworks, and KPI Scorecards, Contract Variation documentation, Issue/Dispute communications, Securities, Guarantees and Insurance documentation.

Establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and minimise risk, resolve issues as they arise, and maximise the value of the contract. Provide expert advice on contract conditions and administration to relevant stakeholders in order to support informed decision making.

For more information please view a copy of the role description.

About you

You will be a Senior Contract Management professional with experience with outsourced IT services in a complex, federated environment with knowledge of market trends, infrastructure services and technologies. You will be able to demonstrate your experience supporting source to contract processes including supplier selection, contract finalisation, transition and transformation, supplier and contract governance, and contract administration. You will be able to talk through your knowledge of infrastructure, telecommunications and application services and technologies, infrastructure operations and IT service management. You must have the ability to build strong ongoing relationships with multiple stakeholders, numerical, analytical and reporting skills, including proficiency with office productivity software.

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.

How to apply

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

Applications Close: 11:59 PM 24th Feburary 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 Aleni Feata at ALENI.FEATA@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.

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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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