Contract & Commercial Manager
* Full time, permanent role
* Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working (3-day office attendance required per week)
* Offering a competitive base salary of $148,113 plus super and benefits
Care in Action
With a career in IT Shared Solutions (ITSS), you'll be part of two organisations with an important purpose for the Victorian community; to look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria's roads, as well as reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we're seeking a Contract & Commercial Manager who will play their part in the shared purposes. Someone with the right skills and expertise, as well as attitude and openness to new ideas, that help advance positive outcomes for the organisations, their colleagues, and themselves.
Two organisations. One IT division.
This role is for a position in the IT Shared Solutions (ITSS) division. A collaboration area in which the TAC and WorkSafe Victoria share resources to deliver IT solutions. If successful in your application, you will be employed by WorkSafe Victoria working across both organisations
About the role
As a Contract & Commercial Manager, you'll play a crucial role in managing IT procurement activities and overseeing ongoing monitoring and compliance of key IT contracts. Within this role, you'll develop and lead procurement strategies that align with Victorian Government policies whilst meeting the programmatic needs of ITSS.
This role will involve setting contract targets, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement to ensure efficient and compliant outcomes. You'll also manage stakeholder relationships, negotiate contract variations, and provide expert advise to support business objectives.
About the Team
You'll be joining the IT Shared Services division (ITSS), which is a dynamic and collaborative branch that powers IT services for both the TAC and WorkSafe Victoria. ITSS plays a critical role in enabling both organisations to support injured Victorians through innovative and reliable IT solutions. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving impactful outcomes for our stakeholders.
What we're looking for
Proven experience in IT procurement & contract management
You bring demonstrated experience in managing IT contracts and procurement processes, particularly in IT supply, licensing, support, and service agreements. A strong understanding of the Victorian Government's procurement and contract management framework is highly desirable.
Strategic leadership
You have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, with the ability to set procurement targets, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in a corporate or government setting.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement & communication
You excel at building productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, using strong influencing and communication skills to drive collaboration, facilitate decision making, and present clear, actionable insights to varying audiences.
Why you'll love it here
There's more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Contract & Commercial Manager you'll also:
Grow your way
Development programs and incentive plans to help advance your career and influence meaningful change.
Be at your best
Wellbeing initiatives, including discounted Gym & Pool Membershipsand flexible working arrangements, to support you in being the best you can be.
Achieve, together
We're a collaborative and empathetic workplace. Work alongside your team to make a truly positive difference to people's lives.
Ready to put care in action? We'd like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you'll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner - Shared Services Specialist for a confidential discussion via 5225 7500. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on 30th July 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We're committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for our roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.
TACD23-50759 Position Description - Contract & Commercial Manager.pdf
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