Contractor Compliance Specialist

Contractor Compliance Specialist – Maximum Term / Perth CBD Office

We are seeking a Contractor Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring external contractors working on behalf of Western Power adhere to our Contract Management Framework and all contractual compliance obligations and requirements, including but not limited to Safety, Environmental, Quality Management and the verification of Contractor claims. This role involves managing and developing relationships with external contracting companies and stakeholders, to deliver Western Power’s contractual works effectively and efficiently and to the required standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with organizational objectives. A commitment to our values and fostering a culture of integrity is essential.

Your Role in Action  

• Responsible for ensuring external contractors working on behalf of Western Power comply fully with the Contract Management Framework and all contractual compliance obligations and requirements.
• To carry out duties as Superintendent’s Representative in accordance with AS4000, AS4902 and AS4906 contracts
• Responsible for ensuring a high level of compliance to, and consistent application of, the Contract Management Framework and the reporting of any contractor breach of this framework.
• Ensuring the constructability review of contracted work packages is completed prior to Contract execution.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of outsourced works to ensure full contractual compliance is met with a focus on:

• site specific safety management
• site specific environmental management
• quality assurance
• Management of schedule focusing on critical path
• Ensuring appropriate documentation to validate claims and variation requests.
• Ensuring a consistent approach to contract delivery including the use of systems, tools, and templates
• Influence the outcomes and quality of the Contractor’s performance by drawing on specialised experience to make recommendations.
• Exercise independence in giving sound advice to the site Contractor based on specialised experience. 

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Must possess a relevant trade or engineering, contract management or HSE qualification
• At least 5-6+ years solid experience in power and/or heavy industry planning, construction, operation, commissioning, and maintenance
• Best practice knowledge and industry experience in the areas of contract management and execution
• Best practice experience and knowledge is essential for safety management, occupational health, workplace assessing, incident and hazard investigation and emergency response
• Proven experience is necessary in managing conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations
• Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing, and motivating people and changing behaviour
• Proven experience in performing Constructability reviews on design packages
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Cert II holistic inspection or Cert III in ESI Distribution are desirable.

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 working hours.
• 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 and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

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

Applications close on 6 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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