Contract Officer

Reporting to Water Operations Contract Manager this role will see you assist contract management and administration of Sydney Water’s major contracts for supply of bulk chemicals, supply agreements and for outsourced operational services in Water Supply and Production team.

Operational & Commercial Management: Assist in managing bulk chemicals and major agreements, ensuring alignment with operational goals and commercial expectations.

Compliance Monitoring: Support the administration and management of agreements within financial and governance frameworks. Monitor supplier compliance with contract obligations and security of critical supply inputs essential for Sydney Water operations.

Commercial Analysis: Conduct periodic price reviews, analyse cost impacts, and prepare documentation for senior management approval. Collect and analyse usage and spend data to identify improvement opportunities and support budgeting and financial performance monitoring.

Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and collaboration.

Procurement & Tender Support: Assist in the procurement process, contract development, negotiation, and evaluation of tenders.

Essential Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, science, commerce or law.
• Understanding of compliance, probity and audit requirements and how they relate to commercial contracts.
• Understanding of treatment/ operational processes.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal business units, private partners/ contractors, regulators and external stakeholders

Dive into Our Great Benefits!

Competitive Remuneration: Offering base salary $ 118,311.24 plus 11.5% superannuation and RDOs!

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 childcare allowances.

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.

Application close date: 11.59pm AEST Wednesday 16th October 2024

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

 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.  

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