Contract Manager
Civica, Australia
Job Description
Requirements
About Us
Civica builds software and provides IT and digital transformation services to support some of the most important organisations in our communities; like schools, libraries, local councils and state agencies. We work with some of the largest health fund providers bringing their services into the digital age. Our products are market leaders, some of them are globally renowned.
Our team is proud to work within the sectors we do, where we make a real difference, contributing to the growth of the societies that we live in and accelerating the digital transformation of the public sector and associated markets. Want to join us and help continue our mission?
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Civica’s Justice Services team in Melbourne as a Contract Manager. You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director, Justice Services. As a Contract Manager you will be responsible for managing the requirement of the two major contracts that Civica hold with the Victorian Department of Justice and Community Services (DJCS). This involves being the key point of contact with State Contract Managers on day to day contract matters and compliance, managing change requests, reporting, sub-contractor arrangements and performance, liaising with internal stakeholders on contractual matters/obligations and attending all relevant meetings. This role will see you communicating with various senior stakeholders including regional Commercial Director and also into the equivalent contacts with the State (DJCS)
Key Responsibilities
- First point of contact with State equivalent roles, discussing any contractual matters
- Attend contract required meetings with DJCS and other State stakeholders as required and liaise with external auditors as needed
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual matters, typically with respect to compliance and change management.
- Ensure sub-contractors are compliant with Agreements and in line with State head agreements, flow down terms etc, as well as assessing performance
- Working with internal Quality and Continuous Improvement team, self-assess business adherence to contractual obligations
About You
We are looking for a highly capable and commercially aware candidate, with experience amp; commitment to work across the two Victorian state government Justice projects. You will also have:
- 5+ years’ experience in managing vendor contracts
- Proven negotiation skills
- Basic contract law understanding
- Building and maintaining third party / vendor relationships
- Highly organized
- Corporate governance experience
- Microsoft Office with advanced Report Writing skills.
Your Benefits
At Civica we believe our people are our biggest asset and we pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive and modern working environment; whilst providing you with the tools you need to get the job done. We will offer what you would expect in today’s modern work environments:
- Join a growing and successful business
- Genuine career development
- Flexible working conditions
Civica is a Diversity Leader
At Civica we are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all of our people excel. We believe that diversity stimulates innovation, enables us to deliver better outcomes for people and communities, supports the growth of our people, and delivers great results for our customers. At Civica we recruit, promote and reward our people based on their contribution, regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
What Next?
Do we sound like a good match? If so then we would love to hear from you! Please include a cover letter outlining how your experience, aspirations and values are a match, along with your resume and we will take it from there.
Civica is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please no agencies.