Senior Contracts and Tendering Officer

• Water is important and so are you - work and life balance done right
• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Create connections with customers and community at the heart of all we do

We are seeking a Senior Contracts and Tendering Officer to join our Commercial & Procurement Group, Finance & Business Performance, Division.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Salary Range $100,272 - $107,000, plus Superannuation

The Opportunity

As the Senior Contracts and Tendering Officer you will be responsible for managing the tender lifecycle, engaging with internal business customers and the Commercial & Procurement Group to lead and control tendering activities across the Hunter Water business.

What you'll do:

• Own and coordinate Hunter Water's tender and contract activities in a high volume, high pressure environment through scheduling and prioritisation.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to understand, plan and prioritise contract and tender requirements.
• Prepare and review contract and tender documents, manage active tenders and administer responses in line with policies and procedures.
• Support continuous improvement across end-to-end tendering, contract and procurement processes.
• Organise and guide evaluations, act as point of contact and escalation, ensuring probity and conflict of interest requirements are met.
• Assist with managing supplier issues, performance, negotiations, contract variations and commercial matters as a result of the tender process up to contract execution.
• Ensure documentation, endorsement and approvals align with Hunter Water's policies.
• Prepare contract handovers and compile and provide professional feedback to unsuccessful tenderers.
• Support reporting and audit requirements for tendering and procurement activities.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications in contracting, procurement or business management.
• ERP systems experience relating to supplier management, contracting and procurement.
• Delivers high quality outcomes, enjoys team interaction.
• Experience managing a variety of tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Desirable Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in contracts, procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Experience in a Utility or Government Sector.

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

Please click to view the Position Description.

Application closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025. Interested? Apply Now!

Contact: Sarah Markut, HR Officer Phone: 0437 132 424

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.