Contract Management Specialist - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid

Verified Company

Melbourne City Centre, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Salary based on experience, range:
$122,401 - $155,782 (pro rata) plus super

Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH/office model

About the role:

We are looking for a dynamic Contract Management Specialist to play a critical role in relation to the contract, procurement and compliance activities, establishment of governance processes and the development and implementation of a new contract management system to ensure organisational compliance.

Reporting to the Manager, Procurement and Contracts you will be responsible for:

Leading the development, testing and implementation of our new Contract Management System (Technology One) and subsequently supporting the education, awareness and inhouse training
Supporting the procurement, planning and tendering processes for internal VLA directorates
Provide proactive insights and technical support for identifying improvement opportunities and initiatives relating to contract performance and management
Providing reporting and analysis on key performance indicators
Enhancing stakeholder relationships through the development of contract management plans, supplier engagement plans and review programs and risk identification and mitigation
Advise on contract management governance to ensure compliance with Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) and other legislated obligations across the organisation.
Experience in developing and managing contract management policies and procedures in line with VGPB requirements with demonstrated sound judgement in assessing policy impacts
Experience in procurement, contracts and supplier management
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing situations
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate and influence as necessary
An indepth understanding and/or experience of the VGPB (Victorian Government Purchasing Board) policy and procedures is highly desirable.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most.

With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.

Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits:

Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model
Training and professional development opportunities
Supportive team environment in modern offices
Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free

For further information review the attached position description or contact Dan Murray, Manager, Procurement and Contracts on
Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 7th December 2023

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