Purpose of Position Reporting to the Assistant Director Security Policy and Plans, the Contract and Procurement Manager Services, Equipment and Systems is responsible for the effective management of the Federal Court of Australia's contractual arrangements for services and for maintenance to systems and equipment engaged by the Marshal. The role ensures that all contracts deliver value for money, comply with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs), the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), and other relevant legislation including the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Federal Court's procurement and contract management framework supports efficient, transparent, and accountable use of public resources while enabling service delivery outcomes for the Court, the National Native Title Tribunal, and other supported jurisdictions. The role is responsible for preparing and managing contract management plans, covering contracts delivering security guarding and alarm monitoring services and the maintenance of security systems and equipment along with developing request for quote templates and request for tender documentation. The position ensures contracts and agreements provide value for money for the Court throughout the procurement cycle will be required to engage and negotiate with contractors and stakeholders, respond to contract management issues, and sustain productive relationships with the Court, supervisors, team members and service providers. The successful candidate will also be required to use their skills, knowledge and experience to deliver procurement outcomes and will be accountable for procurement planning, tendering and contract formation and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and procurement policies and procedures. Work will involve the setting of priorities and managing workflows. As a national role, some interstate travel is required. The key duties of the position include The occupant of this position will: prepare correspondence of a complex nature contribute to the development, management and adherence to security policies and procedures develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including the judiciary and staff, the legal profession, court users and partner law enforcement and security agencies provide specialist assistance to key stakeholders, including judges, staff, litigants and their legal representatives to achieve court ordered outcomes appear for routine matters in external jurisdictions on behalf of the agency Apply the best practice commercial approach to the Court's security service contracting s, seeking efficiencies in service and economies in costs while ensuring good governance over processes and systems, consistent with Commonwealth procurement rules. prepare tender documentation and obtain approvals for project works related to security services compliant with Commonwealth Procurement rules and FCA Entity procurement procedures. manage the tendering process of security projects including documentation, evaluation and recommendation for preferred vendors and required services consistent with financial and other delegations. Manage the security services contract management and abatement regime when applicable. Coordinating contractual correspondence, notices, claims etc. for major contracts. Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to the Assistant Director. Preparation and coordination of Property Procurement related documentation including templates, schedule, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance reviews, contract change proposals and other contract management documentation. Applying legal principles, legislative and policy compliance obligations and critical commercial risk and performance requirements related to procurement and contract management. Monitor and forecast expenditure on the works, including contract payments, administration costs, and materials/services against the project budget
