Contract Governance Lead Melbourne, Victoria

BUP; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bupa Australia is seeking an experienced Contract Governance Lead to support the management and governance of a complex contract portfolio during a major organisational transition. You will work closely with the Contract Governance Manager and broader team to manage commercial matters, obligations and governance processes.

This 6-month fixed-term contract requires strong commercial acumen, governance discipline and the ability to drive performance reporting and strategic insights across a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract management and governance across complex contracts.
• Experience in compliance, reporting and obligations management.
• Strong ability to advise stakeholders with practical commercial guidance.
• Security clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial negotiations and contract variations aligned with risk profile.
• Maintain the Obligations Management Framework and report on performance.
• Implement contract management processes to optimise performance.
• Provide timely advice and insights on strategic contract matters.
• Lead management of a broad portfolio of contractual obligations.
• Maintain governance artefacts and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and manage risk.

Skills

Contract management

Governance

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We're a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we.

We're investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you'll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The Role

As we navigate a major organisational transition, we're strengthening our team to support our future direction. This role offers an opportunity to play an important part in shaping the next phase of our business.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Governance Lead to join our Health Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will support the effective management, governance and performance of a complex contract portfolio, working closely with the Contract Governance Manager and broader business.

Working closely with the Contract Governance Manager and broader business, you will provide commercial and contract management expertise across contract negotiations, variations, obligations management, compliance and reporting. You will play an important role in strengthening governance processes, providing visibility of contractual performance and supporting strong, sustainable relationships with the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the negotiation of commercial matters, including new contracts and contract variations, ensuring alignment with Bupa's commercial risk profile and strategic direction.
• Strengthen and maintain the Obligations Management Framework, monitoring and reporting on contractual obligations and performance to support effective compliance.
• Implement robust contract management processes across the business to optimise contractual performance and support effective relationships with the Commonwealth.
• Provide accurate and timely advice, reporting and insights on strategic and transactional contract matters, highlighting emerging trends, risks and areas requiring management intervention.
• Lead the effective management and delivery of a broad portfolio of contractual obligations, including contract status reporting, claims management, compliance attestations and issues management.
• Establish and maintain effective governance rhythms and stakeholder engagement practices to support appropriate oversight, accountability and timely decision-making.
• Maintain contractual documentation, governance artefacts and reporting tools, ensuring information is accurate, current and appropriately managed.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the business to identify and resolve contractual issues, manage risk and strengthen contract management capability.

What you'll need to make it possible

• Significant experience in contract management, contract compliance, procurement or commercial roles supporting complex contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractual obligations, governance processes, compliance requirements and associated reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contractual requirements and provide clear, practical advice to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify risks, trends and issues and support appropriate commercial solutions.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline will be highly regarded.

Please note: This is a Security Cleared Position. Applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.

Why you'll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

Here at Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued.

We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

If this sounds exciting, we'd love to hear from you. Let's shape the future of healthcare, together.