Senior Contract Administrator
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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.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Asset Management and Planning |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ8048JULY2026 |
| Closing Date: | 06-Aug-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS5 - Senior Contract Administrator - DJ8048 - Ongoing, full-time.pdf (PDF, 266KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Viv Heslop on 0432 034 423 viv.heslop@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help manage contracts that keep vital public services running across Victoria.
- Build strong supplier relationships and improve contract performance every day.
- Work across major infrastructure contracts with variety, trust and real impact.
- Grow your skills in a supportive hybrid role with meaningful work.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior contract administrator, you will manage major contracts that support the department's infrastructure and property services.
You will help improve contract performance, manage risk and provide clear advice that supports consistent and compliant decisions.
You will:
- lead complex contract administration and keep contract management plans up to date
- monitor key contract performance, review reports and work with suppliers to improve outcomes
- manage commercial contract changes, registers and risks while meeting government requirements
- prepare high-quality reports, briefings and advice for senior leaders
- build strong working relationships, visit sites across Victoria and support a positive and inclusive team environment.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, commerce, law or business administration are highly desirable. Experience with government procurement and policies is also highly desirable.
You should also have:
- strong experience managing complex government service contracts
- sound commercial skills and the ability to prepare clear reports and contract analysis
- proven negotiation skills that help achieve positive outcomes with suppliers and other groups
- good problem-solving skills with the ability to manage risk and improve contract performance.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Caitlin Foot at Caitlin.Foot@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 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.
