Diploma of Government (Contract Management)

Overview

Are you finding it hard to keep track of all the legislative reforms taking place around you? 

Do you want to understand the implications of the free trade agreement?

Do you want a Diploma that is flexible and relevant to your work?

This specialist qualification has been designed to provide participants with comprehensive, up-to-date contract management skills necessary to operate in the reformed Federal, State and Territories public sectors.

Job Opportunities

• Administrative Officer
• Executive Level Officer
• Contract Manager
• Supervisor
• Manager

Who should Attend

This course meets the requirements for independent and self-directed work as a contract manager in the public sector and is aimed at people who would like to progress into senior contract management positions.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter this course you will need to:

• hold ACT Year 12 Certificate or equivalent or be mature age (20 years or over)
• have successfully completed the Statement of Attainment in Public Sector Procurement or equivalent
• be currently working in, or contracted to the public sector
• have access to the specific work practices and procedures required to demonstrate competency in the units undertaken

What's involved

• Face to face training sessions
• Milestone activities
• Work-based projects
• Assessment interview

Class Size

Minimum 8 participants
Maximum 20 participants

Objectives

 On completion of this Diploma, you should be able to:

• discuss the legislative framework of the Federal, State and ACT public sectors and the role contract management plays within the Public Service
• contribute to the management of costs and enhancement of value through the effective management of contracts
• contribute to the effective management of contracts through effective negotiation and dispute resolution processes
• manage contract risk
• manage contract variations within the legal and legislative framework
• finalise contracts
• discuss the role ethics and accountability plays in the Public Service, with particular focus on probity requirements in contract award and management
• promote diversity and maintain workplace safety
• communicate effectively
• contribute effectively and efficiently when working with others

Units of Study 

This course is delivered in two sections:

Section 1 Public Sector Contract Management (PSCM)

• Undertake negotiations
• Manage contract risk
• Establish contract management arrangements
• Manage contract performance
• Finalise contracts

Section 2 Managing in the Public Sector (MIPS)

• Promote the values and ethos of public service
• Undertake research and analysis
• Promote diversity
• Use complex workplace communication strategies
• Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
• Monitor and maintain workplace safety

If you successfully complete Section 1 you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment in Public Sector Contract Management

If you successfully complete Section 2 you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment in Managing in the Public Sector

When you have successfully completed both Section 1 and 2 you will be awarded a Diploma of Government (Contract Management)