This is a Manager - Flexible role with Queensland Government based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - mid level More about the Manager - Flexible role at Queensland Government Your role within Housing and Homelessness Services will support the department to deliver innovative and accountable program development and management for the department’s investment in housing and homelessness services including management of outsourced service delivery and initiatives to improve long-term outcomes for Queenslanders requiring housing and homelessness assistance. The work you will do helps someone every day, and that means the world to us You will be responsible for leading the implementation of effective governance systems and processes as well as fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and integration. There are 2x roles available- 1x on a permanent basis and 1x temporary for 12 months PE The successful candidates can be located anywhere across Queensland, but one role will cover SEQ and one will cover Central and NQ teams What You Will Be Doing Lead and coordinate contract reform initiatives aimed at establishing and embedding contract management frameworks, and ensuring housing and homelessness programs, products and services are effective, evidence based and represent value for money with a focus on fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and integration. Provide leadership and oversight in the delivery, performance, budget, and value for money of contracts related to the Queensland Government's partnership with specialist homelessness services and registered community housing providers for the delivery of housing and homelessness services. You will be directly accountable for the contract outcomes, including ensuring the contract management activities align with agreed performance measures and organisational goals. Lead the development, implementation, and management of contract management processes, ensuring the execution of contract management activities aligns with both statutory and contractual requirements. Establish and maintain effective contract management governance frameworks. This includes setting up stakeholder engagement structures, oversight mechanisms, and decision-making processes to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective contract management across the lifecycle of the building construction and maintenance projects. Oversee and assess contract performance against agreed performance measures. Track and monitor provider performance, ensuring any issues are identified early and appropriate adjustments are made to maintain alignment with expectations. You will drive improvements and ensure contracts deliver on their objectives. Manage the day-to-day activities associated with contract management, ensuring that all actions are documented appropriately. You will maintain compliance with relevant legislation and ensure a robust audit trail is established for all contract management activities. Provide support to the Executive Director and Director - Contracting, including offering advice on procurement, contract development, and contract management matters in relation to specialist homelessness services and registered community housing providers. Mandatory Requirements C Class Licence Travel required How To Apply Find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, in the Applicant Guide. You can apply for this role by providing your cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your interest and suitability to the role and current resume via the Smartjobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au . Applications will remain current for 12 months. Occupational group Contract Management Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Leading contract reform initiatives Managing contract performance Supporting leadership Key Strengths Contract management Governance systems Stakeholder engagement Budget management Innovation facilitation ⚖️ Legislative compliance A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
