Utilise your Contract Management expertise to provide support and advice to the Contracts and Infrastructure Branch Fixed Term – 10 months, Full time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service VPS6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Contract Manager to provide a critical role within the Contracts and Infrastructure Branch which sits within Custodial Operations, Corrections Victoria. About the Business Unit The Contract Manager provides leadership with a strong focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement and ensures the State receives value for money for contracted services through the delivery of best practice contract administration and contemporary approaches to commercial management. The role will manage a team of contract management professionals. About the Role Some of your duties will include: Lead the contract management function within the portfolio including managing the contractor relationship relating to operational, financial, and contractual risks and issues that may emerge. Develop and present authoritative written documentation and reports on contractual and operational issues to senior management, including the Commissioner, Secretary and Ministers. Drive and implement contract initiatives including undertaking commercial negotiations for required service changes and leading procurement activities, driving value for money and operational excellence. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated experience in the management of complex service contracts and the ability to prepare comprehensive reports including commercial and contractual analysis. Extensive experience in contract administration and comprehensive understanding of Public Private Partnerships, together with high level skills in the provision of commercial advice for major contracts and negotiation skills. Qualifications/requirements There are no mandatory qualifications for this role however, qualifications in contract administration and or Correctional experience would be highly regarded. How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.