Senior Contract Manager - Bus

Description:

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

The Opportunity
This role works within Public Transport South Australia (PTSA), a division in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport. PTSA is committed to providing well-connected and customer focused services for mass transit movements that can be delivered safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

The PTSA Commercial, Governance and Projects directorate is responsible for ensuring compliance and effective governance, business management, contract management, data analytics and strategic project management across PTSA.
Step into a high-powered role where leadership meets logistics. As our Senior Contract Manager – Bus, you'll be the driving force behind the management of major service delivery contracts—ensuring top-tier performance, legal precision, and compliance excellence.

You’ll steer complex negotiations, advise key stakeholders, and lead high-stakes decision-making with confidence and authority. You will be responsible for overseeing contract performance to ensure alignment with service requirements, preparing high-level parliamentary reports, and confidently representing the Department in all engagements with service providers.

About You
To be successful in this role you will:

• Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, resolving issues with professionalism and delivering concise, insightful reports grounded in strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Take initiative and act with urgency, drawing on broad knowledge to develop practical solutions, support continuous improvement, and manage risk effectively.
• Ensure contract compliance through robust processes, and work independently or collaboratively to plan, prioritise, and meet objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships that enhance service delivery, navigate complexity, and support sound, commercially and politically informed decision-making.

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualification in business, legal or commercial related discipline will be highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake the required Contract Management Course in line with Procurement Services SA’s Contract Management Policy.
• Detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing government policy, agency procedures and practices in the performance of contract management. Comprehensive knowledge of contract law, commercial contracting models and risk management processes. Well-developed understanding of financial documents, finance principles and the ability to interpret financial statements and provide relevant reports.

Special Conditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

Remuneration
ASO7 - $108,109 to $116,864 pa + superannuation.

Enquiries
Danielle Mansour
Head of Public Transport Contracts and Governance
Telephone: (08) 7133 2542
Email: Danielle.Mansour@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Senior Contract Manager - Bus (ASO7)

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.