Job Description

Overview

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As a Contract Officer you support the entire contract lifecycle from set‐up to close‐out, helping to manage a diverse array of suppliers.

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Responsibilities

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- Undertake market analysis.

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- Participate in end‐to‐end procurement processes.

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- Administer contracts, negotiate, establish, and manage them.

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- Build productive and respectful relationships with suppliers.

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- Establish, negotiate, and manage contracts within the department's framework.

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- Maintain productive relationships with suppliers and stakeholders across government.

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- Provide advice on investment specifications, QA systems, and accountability.

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- Monitor service delivery and ensure compliance with contracts, guidelines, and legislation.

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- Conduct care service inspections including site inspections.

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- Identify, monitor, and remediate supplier performance issues and raise them when necessary.

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- Negotiate renewals, variations, and terminations of contracts.

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- Collaborate with internal business areas to ensure value and quality of delivery.

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- Prepare briefs, plans, quotes, correspondence, and reports in a timely manner.

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- Commit to ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, continuous improvement, and skilled growth.

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- Represent the department at forums with stakeholders and suppliers.

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Requirements

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- Possession or ability to obtain a Queensland Public Safety Blue Card.

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- Travel is required, including to remote communities.

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- Current "C" Class driver's licence.

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- Formal procurement, purchasing or contract management accreditation (e.g., Queensland Purchasing, QGCPO, CIPS) is well regarded or ability to obtain it.

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Additional Information

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Applications remain current for 12 months.

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Closing date: 24-Jun-2026. Yearly salary: $104,722 - $113,618.

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📌 Contract Officer (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville