Contract Officer

About this role

• Support important contracts that help deliver services across Victoria.
• Help manage high-value contracts and track supplier performance.
• Build practical skills in procurement, contract management and reporting.
• Enjoy hybrid working in Melbourne with a role that supports public services.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Contract Officer, you will support the contract management team with important contracts and records. You will help ensure contracts meet government rules, agreed outcomes and performance measures.

You will:

• support high-value contracts by tracking spend, expiry dates and performance
• maintain accurate contract records and procurement system data
• prepare clear reports using finance and procurement systems
• support contract plans, changes, invoices and other contract documents
• work with suppliers and staff to resolve issues and support contract outcomes.

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:

• contract change control skills, including raising changes and updating contracts
• contract performance skills, including tracking KPIs and supporting invoice management
• systems expertise, with the ability to use key systems and reporting tools independently
• supplier management skills, including working with suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.

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 kon.garagounis@justice.vic.gov.au.

<strong>Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.</strong> 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:

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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.