Senior Project and Contract Specialist

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProcurement Full time $61,600 - $84,400

Job Title: Senior Project and Contract Officer

This role is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic government department as an experienced Senior Project and Contract Officer on an assignment for up to 12 months based in Melbourne CBD.


About the Opportunity

As the Senior Project and Contract Officer, you will provide critical support in the planning and delivery of a large work program to deliver an end-to-end procurement strategy and contract services for Whole of Government (WoG) office management service delivery.


Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting WoG Office Management Procurement Program: Applying structured project management approaches with a focus on the contract transition phase.
  • Project Scope, Budget, and Timelines Management: Supporting, monitoring, and maintaining project scope, budget, and timelines, ensuring deliverables met quality standards and all project documentation was accurate and up to date.
  • Risk Management Across Project Phases: Supporting and managing risk management across all project phases, using the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework to identify and mitigate key procurement and operational risks.
  • Governance Support to Senior Project Manager and Director: Providing governance support to the Senior Project Manager and Director, including drafting terms of reference, coordinating working groups and Steering Committees, and ensuring compliance with Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) and broader legislative and policy frameworks.
  • Change and Communications Plan Development: Developing and implementing a comprehensive change and communications plan, including stakeholder mapping, impact assessments, change strategy, communications materials, and rollout support for contract transition activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

The skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:


  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supporting project and contract management requirements for complex commercial procurements, preferably in a Victorian Government context.
  • Expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive change and communication strategies for a complex work project preferably in a procurement contract transition context.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills, monitoring and actively managing timelines, resources, and deliverables, and supporting project governance and reporting needs.
  • Exceptional stakeholder relationship skills and strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline, and/or significant experience in a similar procurement and contract services role will be highly regarded.
  • Knowledge and experience in project management and procurement contract transition preferably in facilities management.
  • Extensive knowledge of Victorian Government procurement and contract policies in a project context will be highly regarded.

Application Requirements

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria highlighting your project management experience, your procurement and contract management experience, and your suitability for the role.

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