Overview General Manager, Contracts and Assurance Ongoing, full‑time opportunity in the Victorian Public Service. Salary: VPS Grade 6: $162,077 - $185,518 plus superannuation. About This Role Provides overall strategic leadership and management of the Contracts and Assurance work portfolio. Lead contracts and assurance activities within the Contracts and Infrastructure Branch. About The Business Unit Contracts and Infrastructure are responsible for contract management, commercial oversight and advisory services, and the effective management and maintenance of Corrections and Justice Services' prison and related infrastructure. Key duties include management and oversight of major contracts (including private prisons), representing the department on infrastructure and construction projects, and developing and implementing systems, processes and policies for the asset portfolio. About The Role The General Manager, Contracts and Assurance (CA) reports to the Director, Contracts and Infrastructure Branch. You will provide strategic leadership of all contract management activities, including procurement, within the portfolio, lead a team of contract management professionals, and establish strategies to manage departmental risks and issues related to contract management and procurement. The role emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement to ensure value for money through best practice contract administration and modern commercial management approaches. You will provide expertise to senior stakeholders on strategic management of commercial contracts and lead high-quality outcomes for major contractual arrangements. You will also support departmental executive functions in a complex environment, exercising sound judgement and effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities Establish oversight and assurance processes to ensure contract management compliance and best practice, including a contract assurance framework. Embed fit-for-purpose monitoring and governance across the business unit and provide visibility of performance, priorities, risks and compliance with contract management requirements. Provide strategic leadership and management of the Corrections Contracts and Assurance team. Drive contract initiatives, lead commercial negotiations for service changes, oversee timely procurement activities, and pursue value for money and operational excellence. Ensure functions align with departmental and State Government policies, legislation, and regulations for contract management and procurement. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience in environments with robust risk management, assurance and governance practices. Experience in managing complex service contracts and in contemporary contract administration, including producing comprehensive reports with commercial and contractual analysis. Understanding of contract management and procurement best practice, and knowledge of legislative and policy requirements. Extensive experience in contract administration with high-level skills in leading the provision of commercial advice for major contracts and negotiation. Experience developing high-performing teams that achieve outcomes to a high standard. Qualifications/Requirements There are no mandatory qualifications for this role; however qualifications in contract administration, procurement and/or correctional experience are desirable. How To Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any application material, please contact the listed ad contact. Important Information CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. J-18808-Ljbffr
