Contracts Manager - Facilities Management

Employment Type: 1x Full Time, Permanent and 2x Full-Time Temporary 6 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 16299, 33905, 71043)
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Facilities Management
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
 

What can we offer you: 

About the Role:

Ready to take ownership of contracts that keep healthcare facilities running? Can you balance compliance, performance and stakeholder relationships with ease? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities and maintenance contracts across the CHS portfolio maintained by Facilities Management (FM). You will coordinate the development, review and administration of contracts, variations and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring all required approvals are obtained. Working closely with the FM Maintenance and Asset Teams, you will monitor contractor performance, assist in resolving contract-related issues and disputes, and support the delivery of contractual obligations and KPI requirements.

You will also manage Panel Deeds, including panel refresh and retendering activities, maintain contract and work order registers, undertake compliance audits, and coordinate actions arising from contract-related meetings. In addition, you will maintain a strong understanding of relevant procurement and leasing legislation, policies and regulations to support compliant and effective contract management.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and client-focused skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to perform in a busy and demanding maintenance environment. You will bring previous experience in contract management or procurement, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment.

Join a dynamic Facilities Management team and play a key role in supporting the contracts and services that help keep healthcare facilities operating effectively across CHS.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Natalie Djipunov at 0478 281 027 or at Natalie.Djipunov@act.gov.au. 

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