Contract Officer

• Utilise your contract management expertise to interpret and advise on Corrections Victoria contracts.
• 2x Fixed Term Opportunities to work within the Contracts and Infrastructure Branch.
• VPS Grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking two VPS Contract Officers to provide a critical role within Corrections Victoria.

About the Business Unit

The Contracts and Infrastructure Branch (CIB) is responsible for contract management, commercial oversight and advisory services, as well as the effective management and maintenance of all Corrections and Justice Services' prison and related infrastructure. This includes:

• The management and oversight of major contracts including those for private prisons
• Representing the Corrections and Justice Services' interests on infrastructure and construction projects to ensure the best possible outcome for stakeholders and commercial partners
• The development and implementation of all required systems, processes and policies to sustain this diverse asset portfolio

The role of a Contract Officer - Justice Transport Services (Fixed-Term until 15 January 2027)

The Contract Officer will contribute to the management of the Justice Transport Services contract that provides secure statewide transport services for persons in custody across police cells, courts, prisons, youth justice precincts, and hospitals.

This role will support implementation of contract initiatives including commercial negotiations, procurement activities and briefings to senior staff and stakeholders.

The role of a Contract Officer - Public Private Prison Partnership (Fixed-Term until 28 May 2027)

The Contract Officer will contribute to the management of the Public Private Partnership prison contracts, supporting implementation of contract initiatives including commercial negotiations, procurement activities and briefings to senior staff and stakeholders.

The Contract Officer will contribute to ongoing contract management including compliance reviews, performance analysis, individual projects and ongoing monitoring of the contracts to ensure services are delivered to the defined standards.

The role will involve regular travel to prison locations and other sites where contracted services are being delivered and may require overnight travel to a regional site.

Some of your duties will include

• Provide administrative, contract management and program support for the Private Prison / Justice Transport Services contracts and any other contracts as directed.
• Provide advice to senior management on contractual matters and opportunities.
• Prepare high level detailed briefings, correspondence, and reports on contractual and operational issues to senior management, including the Commissioner, Secretary and Ministers that may involve integrating complex information from a variety of sources with limited direction.

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:

• Demonstrated experience in contract management of complex service contracts.
• An ability to prepare comprehensive reports including commercial and contractual analysis.

Qualifications/requirements

• There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however qualifications in contract administration, procurement and/or Correctional experience would be 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 of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.