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Contract Management Officer

LocationParramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Positions1 Position
Published At:12 days ago
Job no: HCCEE
Category: Finance, Commercial & Digital
  • 12-month maternity leave cover commencing February 2025 until end of February 2026.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contract Management Officer to join our team. This role involves working closely with the business to ensure key priorities are met and contract management activities are effectively executed and maintaining the value derived from the source-to-contract process. The position is essential in managing contract reviews, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across processes, systems, and tools.

As part of Contract Management Enablement Team you will work with SAP Ariba and other systems to administer contract data and documentation, resolve process queries, and ensure the effective management of contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer reviews of contract data and documents within SAP Ariba's Contract Workspaces.
  • Issue non-conformance reports and ensure they are closed out.
  • Assist with directed contract reviews, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and obtaining necessary approvals as per the Delegation of Authority manual and policies.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across legal, risk, safety, environment, and quality teams for review input and guidance.
  • Work with the Contract Enablement Lead to address contractual matters and issues.
  • Resolve process-related queries from contract managers and support staff, escalating to the Contract Enablement Lead and system support staff when
  • Contribute to the improvement of processes, systems, tools, templates, and ways of working by working closely with business partners.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, engineering or contract administration or proven role experience
  • 5+ years’ experience working in contract management or administration (e.g. Contract Manager, Contract Administrator, Procurement Manager) administering the procurement and/or delivery of goods and services in large businesses.
  • Comprehensive understanding of contract administration/management including up and downstream processes across a variety of delivery models
  • Knowledge and experience creating and using various contract forms throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • MS Office skills including intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Essential Requirements

  • You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Closing Date: 13 January 2025 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.  

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s TermsPrivacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.   

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. 

  • Published on 11 Dec 2024, 4:31 AM