The Department for Child Protection is seeking a Senior Contracts Officer to join on a full-time ongoing basis.

The role is responsible for:

• Managing contract renewal, replacement or renegotiation processes, including tender and renewal processes, contract and procurement negotiations.
• Leading and managing contract dispute resolution processes and negotiating outcomes that address contract performance issues and meet Department and Government requirements.
• Provide professional advice, education and consultancy services in relation to complex procurement and contracting matters to staff across DCP.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of contract and procurement strategies, policies, systems and processes and identify and mitigate procurement and contract risks.

About You

We are looking for an individual who can use their initiative, manage up effectively, make evidence-based decisions, willing to learn, and enjoys working in a team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience/skills in complex procurement activities, proven experience applying analytical thinking to resolve complex problems, and high quality written skills especially with contractual and procurement content. Experience/knowledge of South Australian procurement frameworks is ideal but not required. 

If you take initiative, enjoy communicating, work effectively under a compliance based framework, and love to work in a high performing team then this the role for you. Helping the business support at risk children and young people is the most rewarding aspect of the role and you could be a part of a value-based department.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the attached role description.

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The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.