Branch: Transport for BrisbanePersonnel Area: Commercial and Contract ServicesDuration: Contract 3 yearsAbout this PositionJoin Australias largest Council in this rewarding opportunity where you will have influence and enjoy benefits that matter. In this position, you can be part of Brisbane City Council, which has a central role in readying the city for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games over the coming years.You will thrive, model, and lead performance excellence whilst managing key relationships for complex contracts, overseeing e-mobility operators, advertising, and personalised public transport contracts. While taking ownership of contractual advice, collaborating, and providing clear contract development, negotiation, and results, you will maintain relationships across organisational boundaries to drive consistent delivery. There has not been a more exciting transport chapter with the delivery of Councils e-mobility scheme, advertising arrangements including bus wraps and bus stops across the city, and Personalised Public Transport (Council branded maxi-taxis) operating across suburban routes, linking to public transport hubs.To be successful, you will bringDemonstrated experience providing strategic consultation and guidance on contractual, risk, and business decisions that could impact Council from a contractual perspective.Experience maintaining and developing relationships across organisational boundaries, driving consistent and seamless delivery.Exposure negotiating budgets and resources, focusing on shared outcomes.Experience in resolving complex issues with high-profile, external, internal, and competing stakeholder interests.Demonstrated ability in building collaborative models with suppliers and program partners to improve public value.Strategic ability in leadership, process improvement, and driving efficiencies.Proficiency in planning, progress monitoring, and identifying improvement opportunities.Strong direction in governance, risk management, quality assurance, and cost control.Experience in procurement would also be beneficial.Who we areWe are committed to responsibly managing the city on behalf of its residents and strive to deliver the highest standards of service and community experience for all of Brisbane by offering a vibrant, green, and prosperous lifestyle, fostering opportunity, innovation, and sustainability. As Australias largest local government, Brisbane City Council oversees assets exceeding $34 billion and manages an annual budget of $4 billion. We seek future-thinking, enthusiastic, economically focused leaders to help shape the future, creating impact and steering the way in creating a successful, liveable city. Partnering with governments, peak bodies, industries, and community organisations, we aim to build a city that residents are proud of, supporting a thriving economy, creating resilient transport networks, and prioritising work that makes a real difference to our city. Brisbane Vision 2031 details the aspirations for our accessible, connected, vibrant city where transport will deliver economic benefits to Brisbane, supporting our growing community.Benefits of working for Council include:Flexible working hours and arrangements.Free gym and wellness centre.Award-winning superannuation fund.Generous leave provisions.End of trip facilities.Work-life balance.Competitive salary.To ApplyIf you are excited by this opportunity, after perusal of the position description, please click on the Im interested link, uploading your resume and one-page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, addressed to Ms. Jo Poloni. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Jo Poloni, Talent Partner on 07 3178 7783.Closing Date: Friday 28/02/2025 at 11.55pm AESTBrisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from all diverse backgrounds and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTS MANAGER