MANAGER BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACTS

Branch: Transport for Brisbane

Personnel Area: Commercial and Contract Services

Duration: Contract, 4 years 

About this position  

Join Australia’s largest Council, in this rewarding opportunity where you will have influence and enjoy benefits that matter. In this position, you can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.

You will thrive and mentor, whilst delivering financial reporting, budgets, taking ownership of contractual advice, collaborating, and providing clear contract development, negotiation, and results. With your high-level expertise you will drive with clarity and awareness, to support our business and service to the city. There has not been a more exciting transport chapter with the delivery of Brisbane Metro and the refined scheduling of buses, ferries, e-mobility and more. You will enjoy a close-knit, values-based work culture, delivering initiatives daily in a truly dynamic environment. You will build, develop, manage, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Translink and bus sub-contractors. 

To be successful, you will bring

• demonstrated experience maintaining and developing relationships across organisational boundaries, driving consistent and seamless delivery
• extensive exposure negotiating budgets and resources, focusing on shared outcomes
• experience in resolving complex issues with high profile and competing stakeholder interests
• skills in planning the resourcing of services, with appropriate risk management to meet demand within budget
• demonstrated ability in building new collaborative models with suppliers and program partners to improve public value.
• previous record in leadership, process improvement and driving efficiencies
• high level skills leading transformative business changes 
• proficiency in planning, progress monitoring, and identifying improvement opportunities
• direction in governance, risk management, quality assurance, and cost control. 

Who we are

We are committed to responsibly managing the city on behalf of its residents and strive to deliver the highest standards of service and community experience for all of Brisbane by offering a vibrant, green, and prosperous lifestyle, fostering opportunity, innovation, and sustainability. As Australia’s largest local government, Brisbane City Council oversees assets exceeding $34 billion and manages an annual budget of $4 billion. We seek future thinking, enthusiastic, economically focused leaders to help shape the future, creating impact and steering the way in creating a successful, liveable city. Partnering with governments, peak bodies, industries, and community organisations, we aim to build a city that residents are proud of, supporting a thriving economy, creating resilient transport networks, and prioritising work that makes a real difference to our city. Brisbane Vision 2031 details the aspirations for our accessible connected vibrant city where transport will deliver economic benefits to Brisbane, supporting our growing community.

To apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, with perusal of the attached position description, please click on the “I’m interested” link, uploading your resume and one page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. This may be addressed to Ms. Jo Poloni. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Jo Poloni, Talent Partner on 07 3178 7783 or jo.poloni@brisbane.qld.gov.au 

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from all diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

Closing Date: Friday 22/11/2024 at 11.55pm AEST