Contract Management Coordinator

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Government of Victoria, Australia is seeking a capable professional to support procurement and contract governance in Melbourne, VIC. This role focuses on contract management, business analysis and process improvement within a dynamic public sector team.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, coordinate projects, prepare briefing materials, and apply data analysis using PowerBi and Excel to deliver practical, data-driven outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in business, commerce, law, data science; or significant experience coordinating projects, governance activities or business improvement initiatives (mandatory)
• Experience preparing reports, presentations and briefing material (mandatory)
• Experience working with procurement, contract management or governance processes (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience in data analysis, PowerBi and Microsoft Excel (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and governance processes.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and collaborate to resolve issues.
• Coordinate projects and track tasks to deliver outcomes.
• Identify problems and propose practical solutions with good judgement.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes and introduce ideas.

Skills

contract management

business analysis

stakeholder management

project coordination

process improvement

Education

Tertiary degree in business, commerce, law, data science

Tools

PowerBi

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12331

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• Has practical experience in contract management, business analysis and/or applying business processes and frameworks to support effective contract delivery.
• Builds positive relationships with stakeholders, understands their needs and works collaboratively to resolve issues and achieve good outcomes.
• Enjoys coordinating projects and keeping tasks on track to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Can identify problems, assess information and find practical solutions, using good judgement and seeking input when needed.
• Looks for opportunities to improve processes, work more efficiently and introduce practical new ideas.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• Tertiary degree in business, commerce, law, data science; or significant experience coordinating projects, governance activities or business improvement initiatives (mandatory)
• Experience preparing reports, presentations and briefing material (mandatory)
• Experience working with procurement, contract management or governance processes (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience in data analysis, PowerBi and Microsoft Excel (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 28th September2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portal,we’reunable to accept email or manual submissions.

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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Applications close Monday 28 September 2026 at 11.59pm