Contract Managers (Several)

The National Blood Authority (NBA) is an Australian Government statutory agency whose role is to work in a collaborative manner with all Australian governments and blood sector stakeholders to ensure Australia's blood supply is safe, secure, adequate and affordable. 

Job Context

There are several Contract Manager positions available at the NBA that directly benefit patients and the wellbeing and quality of life of Australians.  Successful applicants will be working as a part of a high performing team, engaging with diverse stakeholders and using initiative to solve problems. The work is dynamic and interesting, one day is rarely the same as the next. You will be undertaking meaningful work, often with immediate outcomes.

You will be part of the Commercial Blood Product team. This team ensures the supply of a range of commercially available blood products through centralised national contracting, at a cost of over $800 million annually. These contracts enable blood products to be available at no direct cost to patients in Australia, as and when they are needed. Your role will be to manage one or more of these important contracts.

An understanding of government policy in relation to procurement and contract management, along with experience in managing multiple contracts is highly desirable. You will be proactive and be able to apply innovative approaches to improve outcomes and performance, and apply analytical skills to solve problems. You will have excellent stakeholder engagement, and oral and written communication skills.

Primary Job Purpose

Although not exhaustive, this role may require you to:

1. Manage contracts, programs and projects in accordance with the objectives of the National Blood Agreement and government policies;
2. Provide contract management and procurement advice and guidance to a range of stakeholders across and external to the NBA;
3. Work in a collaborative manner as a member of a team to establish, implement, monitor and review contract performance and supply risk management strategies;
4. Assist in coordinating and managing procurement processes;
5. Propose and implement innovations within a culture of continuous improvement;
6. Prepare papers, reports, briefs, minutes, presentations and correspondence;
7. Provide management and secretariat support to various governance groups and stakeholder committees
8. Undertake detailed analysis of reports, data and proposals to formulate recommendations;
9. Build effective relationships and achieve negotiation outcomes with internal and external stakeholders; and
10. Contribute to the NBA organisational strategy and promote a collaborative workplace culture.

Applicants are required to submit a NBA Cover Sheet, CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the job description. Submit these to NBA.recruitment@blood.gov.au. 

If you have any enquiries about this vacancy please contact Jenny Elgohary on 02 6151 5147 or via email at Jenny.Elgohary@blood.gov.au. 

Job Description - APS6 Contract Managers (several)

Job Description - APS6 Contract Managers (several)