**Contribute to a National Mental Health Initiative** Play a key role in supporting the delivery of the **Medicare Mental Health Check-In**, a nationally significant program designed to improve access to early mental health support for Australians.**Apply Commercial Expertise in a Purpose-Driven Organisation** Use your contract management and governance expertise within a **mission-driven health organisation** focused on delivering compassionate care and transforming Australia's health system.**Employment Type:** Full-time **fixed-term contract for 2 years**, with the potential for review and transition to a permanent position. This is a hybrid role based in **Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne (SVHA Group Offices).*** **Enhance Impact-**Continuously improve care outcomes for patients, people and our planet.* **Connect Care-**Build "One St Vincent's" to deliver the future of connected health and aged care.* **Transform the System-**Work with partners to shape a better and fairer health system for Australia.As the **Contracts Manager – Medicare Mental Health Check-In**, you will play a central role in supporting the organisation to meet its **contractual obligations with the Australian Government and consortium partners**. This is a Full-time **fixed-term contract for 2 years**, with the **potential for review and transition to a permanent position** based on organisational requirements and program continuity.* Establishing a **strong understanding of the MMHCI program, consortium partner arrangements and government contract obligations*** Developing effective **contract governance processes and monitoring frameworks** to support program delivery and compliance* Building trusted relationships with **internal leadership teams, program delivery teams and consortium partners*** Ensuring **key contractual milestones, reporting requirements and deliverables** are proactively managed and achieved* Identifying and mitigating **contractual, financial and performance risks** across the program lifecycle* Supporting the MMHCI leadership team to navigate **contract variations, change requests and governance processes*** Contributing to a **collaborative and solutions-focused approach to contract management** that supports the successful delivery of the national service* Monitor and manage **contractual obligations, milestones and deliverables** across the MMHCI program lifecycle* Support compliance with the **Australian Government contract and consortium partner agreements*** Proactively identify and manage **financial, legal and performance risks** associated with program delivery* Provide advice on **contract variations, change requests and contract compliance requirements*** Maintain contract documentation and contract management systems* Support program delivery teams to operate **within agreed scope, timelines and budgets*** Assist in managing potential **contract disputes and escalation processes*** Partner with leaders across **digital health, technology, clinical and operational teams*** Build trusted relationships with **government stakeholders and consortium partners*** Provide solutions-focused contract management advice balancing **compliance with delivery needs*** Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve **program outcomes and contractual performance requirements*** **5+ years' experience managing complex contracts or commercial agreements*** Experience managing **contractual obligations, compliance and risk** in large programs or service delivery environments* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability* Ability to balance **contract governance with operational delivery outcomes*** Excellent written, analytical and communication skills* Experience managing **Australian Government contracts or funding agreements*** Experience in **healthcare, digital health or large service delivery environments*** Experience working with **technology vendors or multi-partner consortiums*** Experience in **risk, governance, program delivery or compliance frameworks*** **Hybrid and flexible working arrangements*** **Salary packaging benefits available to not-for-profit employees** (increase your take-home pay)* Opportunities to contribute to **national healthcare transformation*** A collaborative and supportive team environment* Career growth within one of Australia's largest health organisations* **An up-to-date CV*** **A tailored cover letter outlining your suitability for the role*** **Responses to the three mandatory application questions listed below*** **Driving Results -Drives For Results** – Takes ownership for performance of team results, with a commercial and customer focus* **Organisational Acumen- Short-Term Planning** – Uses information and organisational knowledge to make decisions and achieve results* **Working With & Managing Others Leads Others** – Shares responsibilities, providing support and effective communication* **Collaboration Operates Cross Functionally** – Develops constructive relationships across the organisationCategory B (non-clinical-facing)-St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You therefore must comply with the St Vincent's Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo certain immunisations/vaccinations (e.g., Covid-19 and flu vaccinations).Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.#J-18808-Ljbffr