Manager, Contracts and Commercial

• Ongoing role in the Business Technology Services Division
• VPS Grade 6.1 – plus 12% superannuation
• Based in Melbourne CBD with hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible and safe working environment.

Find out more about working at the SRO at Careers | State Revenue Office, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity  

The Manager, Contracts and Commercial is responsible for leading the contract and commercial management of complex ICT and service provider arrangements, ensuring performance, compliance, and value‑for‑money while supporting critical business and transformation outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Business Technology Services, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the end‑to‑end management of complex, high‑value and high‑risk contracts across their lifecycle, from establishment through to expiry or transition.
• Ensuring contracts are administered in accordance with Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) policies.
• Providing expert commercial advice to senior leaders on pricing structures, risk allocation, incentives, variations, and commercial trade‑offs.
• Leading negotiation of contract variations, extensions, and commercial amendments, ensuring outcomes align with organisational and whole‑of‑government objectives.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• demonstrated ability to lead the end-to-end management of complex, high-value/high-risk contracts and commercial arrangements.
• experience providing expert commercial advice and leading negotiations to secure outcomes that protect the organisation and improve performance.
• demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage contractual, financial, operational, and reputational risks,

How to apply

Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Sunday 17 May 2025.

You will need to upload:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description
• and a resume.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description.  For any clarifying questions not covered in the position description, you can contact Brad Kemp, Executive Director, Business Technology Services on 03 9628 0039.

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format or you require any adjustments to assist you to participate in the recruitment process, please email HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au.

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

This role may be subject to a probation period.