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Contract Support Officer
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Community Services Directorate (CSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.
Housing ACT is a division of CSD. It is responsible for the provision and management of public housing services and delivery and management of homelessness services in the Territory. Infrastructure and Contracts is a branch within Housing ACT and has responsibility for the management and maintenance of the public housing portfolio.
The Contract Management team currently has a temporary vacancy for an Administrative Services Officer Class 5 (ASO5). The Contract Support Officer is expected to demonstrate the ability to think outside the box in an operational environment and possess well-developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
In this role you will be expected to build and maintain relationships, both within Government and outside. We are looking for people with demonstrated influencing, negotiation and engagement capabilities and an ability to develop and use relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
The team carries a significant workload which can change rapidly in response to the needs of the contract, and team members must be able to effectively manage multiple issues at once. As such, it is important that you can identify/prioritise issues and suggest practical solutions, including knowing when to escalate matters.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Essential:
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).
Familiarity with MS Excel functions.
Desirable:
Experience in the management of government contracts.
Experience using Homenet and Business Objects or similar systems.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
Housing ACT is a division of CSD. It is responsible for the provision and management of public housing services and delivery and management of homelessness services in the Territory. Infrastructure and Contracts is a branch within Housing ACT and has responsibility for the management and maintenance of the public housing portfolio.
The Contract Management team currently has a temporary vacancy for an Administrative Services Officer Class 5 (ASO5). The Contract Support Officer is expected to demonstrate the ability to think outside the box in an operational environment and possess well-developed interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
In this role you will be expected to build and maintain relationships, both within Government and outside. We are looking for people with demonstrated influencing, negotiation and engagement capabilities and an ability to develop and use relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
The team carries a significant workload which can change rapidly in response to the needs of the contract, and team members must be able to effectively manage multiple issues at once. As such, it is important that you can identify/prioritise issues and suggest practical solutions, including knowing when to escalate matters.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Essential:
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).
Familiarity with MS Excel functions.
Desirable:
Experience in the management of government contracts.
Experience using Homenet and Business Objects or similar systems.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
