Contract Specialist

Join our team as a Contract Specialist and drive excellence in managing critical technology contracts that underpin our business. We're seeking a skilled professional with experience in ICT contract management to lead the delivery of effective and commercially sound agreements. This permanent, full-time role offers you the chance to bring your expertise to a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Your Role in Action  

• Manage ICT contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with our Contract Management Framework.
• Deliver commercially sound and sustainable agreements that align with business goals.
• Oversee RFQs and panel arrangements to support seamless procurement processes.
• Monitor and control contract spend to maintain financial performance.
• Support complex negotiations and resolve disputes to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provide stakeholders with insightful contract performance reports, including KPIs and key metrics.
• Drive sourcing initiatives to secure the best value for the organization.
• Develop and implement Contract Management Plans to strengthen governance.
• Enhance risk management, procurement, and corporate governance practices.
• Maintain contract integrity through governance aligned with evolving business needs.
• Manage contract documentation, templates, and notices throughout the lifecycle.
• Define and implement contract variations or additional works as needed.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ICT contract management or within an ICT contracts team.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills.
• Broad understanding of information technology and industry trends.
• Commercial acumen coupled with proven conceptual and analytical skills.
• Strong facilitation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, develop and motivate people and behaviours.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field not essential but welcomed.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 6th December 2024

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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