Job Description
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
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Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
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Reference: *****
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About the Role
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TheContract Managersupportsthe
ProcurementandContracts
Management Teamin tracking
andmaintainingsystematic
approaches to the acquisition of a variety of services tothe Digital Platforms Division. Therole
willidentifyinitiativesseeking
continuous improvement in procurementand contract
managementpractices
and standardsas well asensuringthe
organisationcomplieswithall
relevant policies.
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Key Accountabilities
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Lead procurement projects and set direction for team delivery, including scoping
work,allocatingprocurementsto
team members, and ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organisational priorities.
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Stakeholder engagement and influencing, advising Executive Director-
levelstakeholdersand
negotiating with vendor CEOs to achieve strong commercial and strategic outcomes.
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Define and maximises value add and/or return of investment in business cases, contract terms, or service delivery agreements. Use broad understanding of procurement and finance concepts to inform expenditure decisions and manage risks.
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Demonstrated leadership and people management capability, including line management of VPS 4 staff, mentoring team members, and fostering a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative procurement function.
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Proven project and program
managementexpertisedelivering
complex initiatives on time and within agreed parameters.
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Robust understanding of government
governance,confidentialityandprocurementmanagement.
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Experience developing and
implementingprocurementand
contract management relatedprojectsand service delivery frameworks.
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Experience
inestablishingmetrics
that evaluate quality and effectiveness of work delivered; models and encourages new and different approaches, ways of working and solutions that will deliver outcomes beyond client or
stakeholderexpectations..
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Highproficiencyin Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word,Outlookand Teams.
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Other relevant information
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To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants
willpossesscorresponding
work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants willbe requiredto undertake pre-employment screening. DGSactively promotes
diversity,inclusionand
an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles atDGScan be
workedflexibly,however
it may differ from role to role.

📌 Contract Manager (Victoria)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Victoria