Contract Management Coordinator

Who Is TasWater?

TasWater is Tasmania’s water and sewerage provider. We are a statewide team delivering essential services across Tasmania 24/7/365. We are interested in our communities, excited about the future and take pride in the work we do.

We are a values-driven organisation. We are looking for someone who can sign-up to working in a way that reflects our values, who builds respectful relationships and who delivers great results for our customers.

Click here to find out more about our values and what we do.

The Opportunity

You will oversee the day-to-day administrative management and maintenance of our contract management platforms and lead the engagement with our current and prospective suppliers to introduce our pre-qualification system. This role presents a wonderful opportunity to move into a service industry and be part of delivering services that improve our environment and the lives of our communities.

This is permanent position that can be performed on a full time or part time basis. You can choose to be based from our Hobart, Launceston or Devonport offices, and flexible start and finish times and hybrid work arrangements are available. The positions attract a total remuneration package of $93 - 103K per annum (including superannuation).

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day administration, compliance and governance of contract data.
• Develop and deliver work instructions, training tools and workshops for contractors and the contract system.
• Provide advice and support to contract owners and safety specialists on matters relating to contractor health and safety standards and requirements.
• Oversee the administration of the pre-qualification platform processes.
• Conduct contractor validation audits, based on contractor activity, risk, and health and safety compliance.
• Undertake a risk assessment of supplier pre-qualification to inform appropriate risk management plan, insurance, and quality safety protocols.

Your Application

Your application must include a cover letter that tells us about:

• Why you are interested in this role.
• Your experience in contractor management, contract governance and systems.
• Your ability to build engage with and deliver training and education to staff and suppliers.
• Your knowledge of data quality management best practices.

Why join the TasWater Team?

Our people ensure we achieve our vision to be trusted, respected and making a positive difference to Tasmania.

You can look forward to working in an exciting, stimulating workplace that provides a range of opportunities to make a real difference to the community. We encourage our people to grow their skills and careers in our unique, multi-industry environment, and bring their ideas and innovations to life. We understand the importance of work life balance and have included the specific flexible requirements specific to this role above. Health, Safety & Wellbeing is our number one priority, so if there are any specific flexibility or accessibility requirements not mentioned, please apply and we can consider these.

We want a workplace where people feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to providing a workplace that actively includes and values contributions from any diverse characteristics, experiences and abilities. We look forward to hearing from you and how you would like to make a positive difference to our beautiful island.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. View our benefits and policies and the great work we do via this link.

If you’re not already living in Tasmania, this role could lead to the best move of your life. TasWater has many team members that have relocated from interstate and internationally in search of a better way of living. Tasmania gives you the time and space to do what you've always wanted to do. You will live and work in a place where you feel part of a safe and welcoming community, plus experience a world-class urban environment, mild climate, amazing natural spaces, and an innovative business and arts community. Tasmania is a place you can really thrive, no matter at what stage of your career you are at.

How to apply

• Visit our website https://www.taswater.com.au/About-Us to find out more about what we do.
• View the position description here
• If you have any questions about the position, contact Lynn Woodborne on 0400 436 220.
• For assistance in applying, click here
• Make sure you follow the instructions in the ‘Your Application’ section above to give yourself the best chance of being selected for interview.
• Submit your application by the closing date of 11am 21 November 2023 by clicking Apply now.