- Shape contract management strategy in a newly created senior role
- Lead complex facilities and statewide service contracts
- Drive supplier performance, governance, service quality and value
- See our Careers Page for more information on what we can offer

About the role This newly created Contract Manager – Facilities and Services position provides an opportunity to take a lead role in strengthening how complex facilities and statewide service contracts are managed across Parks Victoria.

You'll lead contract management strategies, mobilisation and governance arrangements across services including security, waste and recycling, cleaning, grounds and sanitary services. Working across the full contract lifecycle, you'll monitor supplier performance, service quality, expenditure, compliance and risk while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and value for money.

You'll work closely with Facilities, Procurement, Finance, operational teams and contract owners, providing authoritative commercial and contract management advice and translating operational requirements into measurable service standards. The role will also support procurement planning and negotiations for new, expiring or materially varied contracts.

Another key focus will be supporting the transition of the Essential Safety Measures program from Operations to Facilities, establishing sustainable governance, monitoring, reporting and assurance arrangements for its future management.

About The Team

Located within the Facilities team in Parks Victoria's Corporate Services Division, you'll work collaboratively with Procurement,



Finance, Fleet and Equipment, operational teams, contract owners, suppliers and technical advisers.

The Corporate Services Division provides specialist advice, policies, procedures, business systems and practical support to enable the effective delivery of Parks Victoria's on-ground services while meeting whole-of-government and legal requirements.

We're Looking For Someone With

- Extensive experience managing complex, high-value or high-risk service contracts within a large, geographically dispersed or multi-stakeholder organisation.
- Demonstrated experience establishing contract governance, managing supplier performance and resolving complex commercial or service delivery issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary contract management practice, commercial risk, performance management, negotiation and supplier relationship management.
- Highly developed analytical, financial and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret contracts, service data and technical information.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders, operational teams and suppliers.




- Strong planning and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple contracts, sites, stakeholders and deadlines.
- Tertiary qualifications in contract management, procurement, commerce, law, business, facilities management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Relevant professional certification is desirable.
- Experience managing security, waste and recycling, cleaning, grounds, sanitary, property, essential services or comparable statewide service contracts is highly desirable.

Your Application Will Need To Include

- A Current Resume
- A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday 8th of November 2026 Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Greg Foster on [email protected] or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Protected Standards. All prospective employees are required to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

📌 Contract Manager - Facilities Management (Melbourne)
🏢 Parks Victoria
📍 Melbourne