Contract & Partnerships Lead — Thriving Kids

Department of Education Victoria; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Bendigo is seeking a Community Partner Contract Advisor to support Thriving Kids, a new system of disability supports for children aged 8 years and under. You will manage contracts with community partners and drive performance and compliance against agreed requirements.

You will work across teams to provide practical, timely advice, support contract establishment and variations, and help shape how Thriving Kids connects with communities across Victoria.

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 judgement 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
• the ability to analyse information, identify what matters and turn it into clear, practical advice for decisionmakers
• a collaborative approach and a 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

Communication skills

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Bendigo is seeking a Community Partner Contract Advisor to support Thriving Kids, a new system of disability supports for children aged 8 years and under. You will manage contracts with community partners and drive performance and compliance against agreed requirements.

You will work across teams to provide practical, timely advice, support contract establishment and variations, and help shape how Thriving Kids connects with communities across Victoria.