Manager, Social Value and Procurement Policy and

About the role
We're not just about removing - we're building, we're connecting, we're revitalising, and the Industry Capability & Inclusion (ICI) Team at LXRP is busier than ever. As such, we need a Manager, Social Value and Procurement Policy and Reporting to join the team This newly created role will be responsible for the management of contractual aspects of the Program relating to the Victorian Social Procurement Framework, Local Jobs First policy and other social value initiatives, provision of analysis, insight and reporting to facilitate performance outcomes, provide strategic and operational advise to stakeholders, respond to emerging and or complex issues, comply with departmental policies and governance frameworks, and drive a quality agenda to implement on-going improvements to the collection and reporting of data.
Reporting to the Director Industry, Capability and Inclusion the Policy and Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing and providing advice on the social value contractual aspects of the program. This includes the development and coordination of a quality assurance agenda, interfaces with other project elements, contract management, interdepartmental reporting, and administration at various project stages.
On a day-to-day basis you will be building and managing productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, as well as:

- Providing active leadership to your team
- Supporting industry capability & inclusive data practices, analytic monitoring, performance monitoring and driving innovation and improvement
- Resolve sensitive and multifaceted delivery issues encompassing Victorian Government policies and frameworks and well as commercial contracts.

The Manager, Social Value and Procurement Policy and Reporting position is a 3-year fixed term contract, paying between $127,467 - $170,579 + super with a hybrid working arrangement. This includes a combination of working from home and in the office in the CBD.
About you
You will have a strong sense of purpose in helping the project deliver on transforming the way Victorians live, work and travel. We are interested in individuals with experience in a range of social procurement related disciplines such as commercial strategy/management, public policy management, international relations policy, and civil construction.
You will have prior experience with team management, responding to government policy objectives, implementing quality assurances and performance monitoring to facilitate contracts. Furthermore, you will have the ability to identify and analyse emerging workforce issues, trends and risks and their associated impacts on social expenditure.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, business economics, commerce, law or other discipline related to contract management.
- Strong written communication skills and with the ability to present information in a clear and succinct manner to a range of audiences such as executive/senior management, Government departments and program delivery partners.
- Exposure to Government Policy and implementing and managing policy objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Extensive commercial experience and contract management expertise in the management of public private partnerships or concession deeds. As well as experience in managing contracts in a political environment.
- Microsoft suite experience in interpreting or managing data analysis platforms such as Power BI, Microsoft Excel, etc

About LXRP
At LXRP, we're not just removing level crossings, we are removing barriers and creating legacies for our communities for years to come. Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work.
- We use our role as leaders in the transport sector to provide secure pathways into the industry for women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees or asylum seekers and people facing barriers to employment.
- We proudly support diverse workforce with a variety of professional development opportunities, ranging from internships to leadership programs
- We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation
- We offer and encourage flexible work practices and purchased leave arrangements for all of our employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
- We place great importance on growth, empowering our people to enhance their knowledge, capability and experience through continual learning, formal training and lessons learned.
- Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our people to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

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