Contracts Officer

BENEFITS

• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

We’re looking for a current university student, or recent graduate with prior experience and an understanding and knowledge of contractual clauses, obligations, and administration, to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers, to make a difference on a 6 month maximum term contract with the possibility to extend. Part-time basis working up to 22.8 hours a week based in Fitzroy.

THE ROLE

The Contracts Officer is responsible for gathering organisation wide contracts and agreements and entering the details and contractual obligations into the contract management software.  The role will work closely with the Senior Procurement and Contracts Lead and other stakeholders across the organisation to complete the uplift of the contract management repository. Additionally, the Contracts Officer will train department users on how to perform this activity themselves. Key responsibilities include the following:

• Gather contracts and agreements from stakeholders across BSL.
• Enter relevant contract information into the contract repository, assigning contractual obligations to the relevant stakeholders.
• Save copies to the repository.
• Assist with developing and documenting workflows within the software to align with the procure to pay process.
• Train the department users to use the contract repository software.

Salary will be in the range of $68,171.76 to $74,381.05 pro rata per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation. 

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Have prior experience and an understanding and knowledge of contractual clauses, obligations and administration.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability.
• Have experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Suite and other relevant systems.
• A driven and motivated self-starter with exceptional stakeholder management (customers/stakeholders/sponsors) skills and the ability to seek out relevant persons and information.
• Have strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a well-developed understanding of legal terminology.
• Have the ability to effectively work within complex environments.

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Ivy Kuang at ivy.kuang@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

Applications close: Friday, 2 August 2024 at 11.55 pm

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.