The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role:
The Contract Management Lead is responsible for the leveraging special commercial and Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract management expertise to oversight and build the technical capability of the Department PPP Contract Administration Unit. This Unit manages the transition of contracts from commissioning of major Public Private Partnerships (PPP) health projects to their ongoing contract management.
The Contract Management Lead will ensure that the Contract Administrators applies appropriate specialist commercial acumen and PPP contractual knowledge to effectively monitor the performance of PPP operators in meeting contractual obligations, including through operational reviews, quality assurance, complex data analysis and reporting to ensure contracted services of the respective Project Agreements / Project Deeds are delivered to the required standards.
The successful applicant will have a deep specialist knowledge of best practice PPP project management and administration which can be applied across the PPP program, exceptional commercial acumen and strong demonstrated ability to develop these skills in teams, working with a high level of autonomy and accountability while ensuring practices remain with consistent with High Value High Riskpractices and policies.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
Qualifications:
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A tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Business, Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is mandatory.
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Extensive experience managing or advising on complex, high-value and high-risk contract portfolios within government, infrastructure, health, construction, or similarly complex environments.
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Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing contract administration, commercial governance and procurement frameworks at an enterprise or sector-wide level.
Specialist Expertise:
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Contract Administration – a record of achievement in contract administration, financial management and project governance of Public Private Partnerships at a senior level. Experience with major health care projects will be highly regarded.
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Specialised expertise in contract administration and commercial governance that is recognised within the profession. The role requires the capacity to develop strategic frameworks and innovative solutions in environments where limited precedents exist and to provide authoritative advice on matters with significant organisational, sector-wide and reputational impact.
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Commercial Acumen – strong commercial, strategic and financial acumen across a broad range of infrastructure areas with a comprehensive understanding of the Government operating context as it applies to the infrastructure industry, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.
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High Value High Risk and Public Private Partnership Expertise –significant demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Government's High Value High Risk and Partnership Victoria policy frameworks, including experience in the administration of Public Private Partnership projects.
What we offer:
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The opport unity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
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A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
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A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at
[email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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