At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the key work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Manage important contracts that support department services.
- Help deliver strong contract outcomes and manage key risks.
- Work closely with suppliers and teams across the department.
- Build your commercial skills while supporting value for money.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Contract Manager, you will support high-value and strategic contracts.



You will help ensure contracts meet government rules, policies and agreed outcomes.

You will

- lead clear contract management plans and related documents within agreed timeframes
- build effective working relationships with suppliers and department staff to support contract outcomes
- prepare regular reports using procurement systems and tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
- keep accurate contract records and procurement system data up to date
- support high-value contracts by tracking performance, spending, invoices and contract changes

About you A relevant tertiary qualification in procurement, supply chain, commerce, law or business administration is highly desirable. Experience or understanding of government procurement and policies is also highly desirable.

You should also have

- strong supplier management skills, including improving performance and managing supplier issues
- sound contract management skills, including performance, benefits and commercial outcomes
- confident negotiation skills to reach clear and practical outcomes with suppliers
- good commercial judgement, with the ability to manage risks and deliver value for money

To learn even more about this role,



please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Kon Garagounis at @justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 national police checks 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 secure, 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.

📌 Contract Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne