Contracts Manager

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia VicGrid Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Contracts Manager to support VicGrid by providing sounds advice and managing complex goods, services, and construction contracts; ensuring legal compliance, value for money, and alignment with procurement policies and project objectives. As part of our expanding Contracts Team, this newly established role will play a key part in shaping our contracts team.

What you'll deliver

  • Lead the management of high-value and complex contracts, applying best practice principles to deliver strong outcomes while ensuring performance and compliance are met.
  • Partner with teams across VicGrid to provide strategic contract management advice that strengthens our procurement capability and supports great decision-making.
  • Design and drive the implementation of innovative contract management tools and plans—resolving commercial and financial issues, engaging effectively with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth delivery at every stage.
  • Contribute to the development of procurement strategies, documentation, and briefings that align with VicGrid's frameworks and make a real impact.

What you'll bring

  • Experience in contract management with sound knowledge of contract management processes and practices.
  • Confidence using procurement and contract management systems, as well as MS Office tools, to interpret data and support decision-making.
  • A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to identify issues, provide clear advice, and manage risks effectively.
  • A tertiary qualification in law, commerce, economics, business, management—or equivalent relevant experience.

At VicGrid, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your ideas and growth are supported. If you have transferable skills, curiosity, and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer you

  • We are committed to creating a workplace that inspires and engages you. Joining our new organisation as it establishes its footprint empowers and provides you with the opportunity to influence and shape our culture as well as providing:
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  • Mental health and wellbeingofferings through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is extended to team members and their families for work and personal issues
  • Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

How to Apply

For further information, please refer to the attached position description. This is a two-year, fixed-term opportunity.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 13 October.


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