Contract & Partnerships Lead – Early Childhood Support

Department of Education & Training, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education & Training, Victoria, is seeking a Community Partner Contract Advisor to manage day-to-day relationships with Thriving Kids partner organisations and ensure performance against agreed requirements. You will monitor provider performance, coordinate contract reviews and provide clear briefings on issues, while linking providers with relevant teams.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to contract establishment, variations and commissioning activities as Thriving Kids

Qualifications

• Experience in contract, performance, commissioning, grants management or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work constructively with community organisations and department colleagues.
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify, assess and respond to risks, issues and emerging concerns.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on actions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to analyse information, identify what matters and turn it into clear, practical advice for decision-makers.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work across teams to find solutions.

Responsibilities

• manage day-to-day contractual relationships with commissioned community partner organisations
• monitor provider performance, reporting and compliance, identifying risks, issues and opportunities for improvement
• coordinate contract and performance review, including follow-up of actions and contract administration
• provide clear advice, briefings and reports on provider performance and emerging issues
• connect providers with relevant Department teams and stakeholders when additional advice or support is needed.
• contribute to contract establishment, variations and other commissioning activities as Thriving Kids expands.

Skills

Contract management

Performance monitoring

Grants management

Relationship-building

Risk assessment

Communication

Documentation

Job description

Department of Education & Training, Victoria, is seeking a Community Partner Contract Advisor to manage day-to-day relationships with Thriving Kids partner organisations and ensure performance against agreed requirements. You will monitor provider performance, coordinate contract reviews and provide clear briefings on issues, while linking providers with relevant teams.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to contract establishment, variations and commissioning activities as Thriving Kids