Job Description

Our client is a energetic, diverse, and future-focused local authority located in the heart of Sydney. With a strong focus on sustainability, they pride themselves on doing the right thing for their community and delivering excellent outcomes that make their local area a culturally rich place to work and live.

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About the Role

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Based in Sydney's Lower North Shore, the Strategic Contract Specialist will develop and implement the organisation's strategic contract management, procurement, and governance framework across its infrastructure and operational service portfolios.

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Reporting to the Director of the Infrastructure division, you will provide strategic and operational guidance to drive contractor performance, optimise service delivery, and support long-term asset sustainability. You will ensure the organisation achieves community-focused, financially sustainable, and value-for-money outcomes through effective supplier management.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the division's commercial, procurement, and contract management strategy to deliver value for money, strong governance, and sustainable service outcomes.
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- Provide expert commercial,



contractual, and procurement advice to the Executive and senior leaders to support informed decision-making and risk management.
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- Establish robust governance, audit, and compliance frameworks to ensure legislative compliance, transparency, and effective risk management.
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- Lead strategic supplier relationship management, performance monitoring, and contract reviews to optimise outcomes and foster continuous improvement.
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- Oversee the commercial performance of major contracts, including forecasting, lifecycle costing, and financial reporting, to achieve budget and operational objectives.
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- Build organisational capability by mentoring and supporting staff in best-practice procurement, contract management, and commercial governance.
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- Drive behavioural change and develop procurement and contract management process improvements within a highly regulated environment.
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- Demonstrate visible leadership in safety, ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing principles are embedded across contract delivery.
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📌 contracts specialist (New South Wales)
🏢 Hr Partners
📍 New South Wales