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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, and to support best practice management and use of blood products in Australia.
Job Context
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Contract Management Officer to join the Fresh Blood Products and Services Section, which is responsible for the management of the contract and relationship with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and for putting in place NBA arrangements to deliver a safe, secure and affordable supply of fresh blood products and services.
As the Contract Management Officer, you will use your exceptional organisational and administrative skills to efficiently support a range of activities and use best practices to support the needs of the section. You will assist in the management and monitoring of annual blood product supply and demand plans and provide input into the management of high value contracts for fresh blood products. Additionally, you will support the section through general administration, records management, secretariat duties and preparing documentation, including Ministerial correspondence.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and the application of practices and procedures; experience in providing technical, professional, and/or policy advice in relation to complex problems; experience in applying sound stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills; and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Primary Job Duties
Although not exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities of this position may require you to:
- Provide administrative support for contracts, programs and projects in accordance with the objectives of the National Blood Agreement and government policies;
- Assist in undertaking and managing financial processes;
- Propose and implement innovations within a culture of continuous improvement;
- Gather and investigate information from diverse sources;
- Review reports, and prepare papers, reports, briefs, minutes, presentations and correspondence;
- Other secretariat duties as required
- Work in a collaborative manner to achieve team goals; and
- Contribute to NBA organisational strategy and culture.
To Apply
Applicants are required to submit a NBA Cover Sheet, CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the job description below. Submit these to NBArecruitment@blood.gov.au.
If you have any enquiries about this vacancy please contact Renae Taylor on 02 6151 5087 or Renae.Taylor@blood.gov.au.
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