Contract Officer
Queensland Government Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Queensland Government
Contract Officer
Queensland Government Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Women’s Safety and Violence Prevention Branch drives reform to strengthen community and whole of government responses to gendered violence by changing community attitudes and behaviours, integrating service responses and strengthening justice system responses. We also deliver services and supports for victims and their children need to be free of violence, and that ensure perpetrators are held to account for their actions and given opportunity to change their behaviour. The Contact Officer (Brisbane) role in the Integrated Service Responses team contributes to the implementation of the contract lifecycle from contract set-up to contract close-out. Undertakes market analysis, negotiating and managing contracts, establishing productive respectful relationships with a diverse range of supplier to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals, families and communities.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in relevant end to end procurement practices as they relate to regional operations to ensure quality responsive service within legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Establish, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers within a human services environment.
Provide advice and information to suppliers and departmental staff regarding investment specifications, quality assurance systems and accountability requirements.
Monitor service delivery by suppliers and/or licensed organisations to ensure compliance with contracts, program guidelines, legislation and other departmental requirements.
Identify, monitor, and implement remedial action to improve supplier performance and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
Negotiate renewal, variations and ending of contracts with suppliers.
Assess applications for funding from suppliers in accordance with legislative frameworks and program objectives.
Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence and other departmental reports in a timely and professional manner, consistent with departmental guidelines


Technical Skills

Sound knowledge and experience of contract management and the contract lifecycle. Understands the legal issues in relation to procurement and the practical effects of terms and conditions of a contract.
Build and maintain productive and respectful working relationships with a diverse range of suppliers to ensure a quality responsive service is delivered to our vulnerable clients.
Work collaboratively with key internal business areas to ensure value and quality of service delivery.
Professionally represent the department at forums with key stakeholders and suppliers.


Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Contract Management