Contract Officer
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Prison and Corrective Services |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ4871 |
| Closing Date: | 12-Mar-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $97,955 - $111,142 |
| Job Duration: | 12 Months |
| Attachments: | Position Description - DJ4871 - VPS4 - Contract Officer - Fixed Term, Full Time - February 2026.docx (Word, 539KB) |
| Contact: | Lauren Kenny on 0449 291 107 lauren.kenny@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Conduct performance analysis and compliance reviews of contracts
- Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Contract Officer to provide a critical role within Contracts and Infrastructure Branch.
About the Business Unit
The Contracts and Infrastructure Branch (CIB) is responsible for contract management, commercial oversight and advisory services, as well as the effective management and maintenance of all Corrections and Justice Services' prison and related infrastructure. This includes:
- The management and oversight of major contracts including those for private prisons
- Representing the Corrections and Justice Services' interests on infrastructure and construction projects to ensure the best possible outcome for stakeholders and commercial partners
- The development and implementation of all required systems, processes and policies to sustain this diverse asset portfolio
About the Role
The Contract Officer is responsible for monitoring various components of individual contracts and contributing to ongoing contract management and compliance business functions, compliance reviews, performance analysis, individual projects and ongoing monitoring of the prison to ensure all contracts are delivered to the defined standards.
To conduct the performance analysis and validation, this role will be required to work onsite at the private prison locations, in addition to the office-based functions. Weekly site visits will be required, that can include regional Victoria. At times this may involve overnight travel.
Some of your duties will include:
- Develop and implement the contract compliance processes and ensure the Contract Administration Manual remains current.
- Provide advice, including the identification, analysis and resolution of emerging issues, opportunities, risks and trends affecting contract compliance.
- Prepare and review contract administration documentation including reports, schedules, briefing material and meeting minutes.
- Maintain onsite presence, conduct reviews and prepare reports on the delivery of contracts, site inspections, audits and validation reviews as necessary.
- Conduct detailed analysis as required to support conclusions relating to contractual or operational issues occurring at contracted prisons and within other contracts.
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 delivering contract administration activities within a highly sensitive environment
- Understanding and experience within the Corrections environment will be advantageous.
Qualifications/requirements
- There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however a relevant qualification in business or contract administration 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.
