Senior Contract Governance Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeContract Full time $120,000 - $150,000
**Job Title:** Senior Contract Governance Specialist

    We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Contract Governance Specialist to lead our contract management function and ensure the delivery of best practice in the execution of Melbourne Water's major contracts.

    As a key member of the Corporate Service portfolio, you will be responsible for reviewing and supporting the delivery and management of Melbourne Water's major contracts and framework agreements to ensure third party products, materials, and services delivery aligns with Melbourne Water's legislated, strategic, commercial, contractual, legal, and financial expectations.

    Key Responsibilities:

• Review and maintain current practices, compliance monitoring, and foster contract management improvement activities related to Melbourne Water's major contracts and framework agreements across various portfolio groups.

• Ensure and enhance supplier relationships and outcomes for Melbourne Water's major contracts, including guiding the implementation and establishment of KPIs and governance structures, risk identification and mitigation, monitoring performance benefits tracking and outcomes.

• Support the business in preparing for complex negotiations for contract variations, contract renewals, and claims/disputes to deliver better procurement outcomes and mitigate commercial risks for Melbourne Water's major contracts and framework agreements.

• Advise and ensure the delivery of contract variations and renewals for major contracts and framework agreements in collaboration with business stakeholders in line with applicable policies and legislation.

• Provide direction, guidance, and input to new contracts as part of the Procurement lifecycle, Category, and Sourcing Delivery Team and the Capital Programme Management Office (PMO).

• Provide sound advice/ work in collaboration with procurement and contract management professionals and stakeholders on strategies to manage supplier performance and development, improve future contract outcomes, and build the overall effectiveness of the Contract Management function.



Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in commercial management and relevant experience.

• Extensive experience in a commercial or public sector environment, related to vendor management.

• Experience and knowledge of working across Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) and other applicable Agencies.

• Extensive experience of working, fostering, embedding, and growing a continuous value delivery and contract management improvement.

• Extensive experience managing large value and complex contracts, including construction.

• Demonstrated experience in driving strategic outcomes and collaboration with peers and management.



About Us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety.

We don't just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

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