Contracts - Specialist

Title: Contracts - Specialist

Location: Australia. Leederville
Hybrid
Job no: 5361
Category: Legal

 

Job Description:

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

We currently have two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and driven professionals to join the Legal Services - Finance team as Contracts Specialists:

• Permanent, Part-Time (0.8 FTE) Contracts Specialist
• Full-Time, 1-Year Fixed-Term Contracts Specialist

About the role

We''re seeking an experienced proactive individual to support medium to high-value bid and contract activities mainly in the construction area. This role is great for someone looking to extend their experience in the construction field, with opportunities to work on medium to high-value projects and a variety of different areas.

This includes managing the procurement bidding process end to end, developing and establishing medium to high value & complex contracts and agreements mainly for the procurement of construction services works including but not limited to goods and services, minor work, major works, equipment supply & instal, design and construct, consulting services and Panel/Preferred Supplier Agreements.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home up to 2 days per week, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What you can expect with these roles:

• Facilitating and managing bid processes for all types of AS4000 suite construction works, discreet contracts, panels and Preferred Supplier Agreement's.
• Establishing contracts for the specified works requirements and liaising with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for the procurement and bid activities through to contract award stage including bid planning, bid issue to market, evaluations, contractual negotiations and contract execution, including PO's and post award activities where required.
• Providing support and guidance to Team Members, Project Teams and Stakeholders.
• Abiding and following the Water Corporation's Policies and Procedures.

Your skills and experience:

• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline &/OR equivalent experience in Procurement, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain, Category Management type roles
• High experience in facilitating bid processes including development of bid/tendering packs, facilitating evaluation processes, conducting commercial analysis of bid submissions, and facilitating contract negotiation, approval and award processes
• Attention to detail in review of contract documentation - Terms and Conditions, Scope refinement, Commercial Pricing Schedules and Vendor Proposals
• Familiarity with general contract terms and conditions, different forms of contracts, AS4000 suite, Panels, Preferred Supplier Agreements, Discreet Contracts, Category Management
• Review and manage legal departures to contractual clauses supported by internal legal team
• Experience in Government &/or GTE &/OR equivalent industry would be advantageous

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We encourage applications from our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes."