Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist - Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD

We’re looking for a Contract Specialist to join our dynamic portfolio, specifically focusing on managing software contracts. This is a permanent, full-time role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of software agreements that drive innovation and growth within our ICT team.

If you bring a strong background in software contracts and a collaborative approach, we want to hear from you!

Your Role in Action  

• Ensure effective contract management by applying the Contract Management Framework consistently.
• Oversee the delivery of commercially sound, sustainable contracts and orders.
• Manage RFQs under established panel arrangements, as needed.
• Monitor financial performance to ensure services stay within contract spend approvals.
• Support complex negotiations and resolve conflicts to achieve favourable business outcomes.
• Prepare and distribute Contract Performance reports, including KPIs and delivery metrics for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to sourcing initiatives, ensuring best value outcomes for the business.
• Develop and implement Contract Management Plans, ensuring compliance with the Contract Management Framework 

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Experience in contract management, project management, or service delivery roles, with proven expertise at this level.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Solid understanding of ICT contract management, including knowledge of information technology and current industry trends
• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to apply commercial acumen to achieve business outcomes.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence and solve complex problems.
• Skilled in motivating and developing teams, with a focus on driving behavioral change and alignment with business objectives.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience 

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 three wellness 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 21 March 2025

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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