Contract Administrator

About this role

• Utilise your administrative expertise to provide support and advice to Justice Health.
• Full time fixed term opportunity until January 2027
• VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide a critical role within Corrections and Justice Services.About the Business UnitJustice Health is part of the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Minister for Corrections. CJS also comprises Corrections Victoria; Policy, Strategy and Service Design; Group Services and Coordination; and Justice Services (which includes Community Correctional Services and other justice programs). CJS plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.The Health Contracts and Performance team is responsible for: contract management of all custodial health providers; data analysis to inform performance oversight and service improvements; facilitating the release of health information; and coordinating and driving service enhancements.About the RoleThe Contract Administrator is responsible for managing administrative processes at the direction of Contract Managers and Contract Officers including secretariat support and assisting in reporting, analysis and audits across a range of contract activities as well as maintaining auditing and reporting systems.Some of your duties will include:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the Department to consult on various cross-functional project activities.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.About youTo be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the management of complex service contracts and the ability to prepare comprehensive reports including commercial and contractual analysis.
• Experience in any of the following areas would be highly desirable - business administration,
• procurement and contract management, finance and economics

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, business and/or management would be desirable.

How to ApplyPlease 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 national police checks 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.FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

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.