Contract Governance Lead

Your role at St John of God Health Care

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive contract management framework. This role is pivotal in enhancing the governance, training, reporting, compliance, and performance of both clinical and non-clinical contracts. You will will ensure that strategic contracts are performing against KPIs through rigorous monitoring, engagement with suppliers, and effective risk and strategy management.

The Position- Lead the development of SJGHC’s Contract Management Framework across all business areas of SJGHC.- Manage, plan, develop and co-ordinate designated project(s) to ensure agreed objectives and deliverables are achieved on time and within budget in accordance with organisational objectives.- Work with other key stakeholders within each contract category to coordinate, manage and deliver the Contract Management functions listed below;- Governance Develop and enforce the contract management framework to ensure adherence across the organization, Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting contracts, Facilitate regular reviews of the contract management framework to align with evolving organizational needs and external regulations.- Training and Awareness Design and deliver training programs for contract sponsors, managers, and owners to understand their roles and responsibilities within the contract management framework.- Reporting and Compliance Develop and maintain comprehensive reporting systems to monitor contract compliance and performance, Ensure contracts are audited regularly to verify compliance with internal policies and external regulations, Manage and report on contract lifecycle events, including renewals, terminations, and escalations.- Performance Management Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic contracts through KPIs, supplier engagements, and third-party meetings, Identify and address performance gaps through strategic interventions and improvements.- Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract management processes and outcomes, Stay abreast of industry best practices and incorporate them into the contract management framework.- Liaise with SJGHC Executive and Chiefs, as well as their Directors and other SJGHC caregivers to seek buy in and support for an organisation wide framework.- Responsible for developing and maintaining Project Management artefacts; including preparing project reports and other management products.- Identifying, registering, and escalating risks and issues relating to the development and continual improvement of the Contact Management Framework.- Managing stakeholders to ensure project expectations are understood, agreed to and met.- Ensuring that the documented quality standards of the project are met.- Report to and participate in project and steering meetings.- Plan and lead continuous improvement activities post-implementation of the Contract Management Framework

To succeed you will have proven experience in contract management, preferably within the healthcare sector with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to completion and to manage tight deadlines.

It is highly regarded if you possess a tertiary qualification in law, business, project management or equivalent.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary $119,910 to $133,183 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation- Permanent fulltime position working 76 hours a fortnight- Located at Perth CBD office with 40% work from home option- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing- work related expenses- self-education and- additional superannuation- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance- Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs- Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts- 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave- End of trip/shower and bike facilities- Close to public transport

For enquiries contact Adam Margetts, Manager Hospital Clinical Contracts on (08) 6116 0696

Applications Close: 8th January 2025