Program Manager, Commercial Performance

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse stakeholder collaboration

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Program Manager, Commercial Performance to lead the development and management of commercial strategies, contracts and supplier performance arrangements supporting Bushfire and Forest Services operations, based at Kyle Road, Altona North with hybrid work.

You will provide expert commercial advice, lead negotiations, drive improvements across the contract lifecycle, ensure value for money, compliance and alignment with

Qualifications

• Commercial and contract advice across a portfolio of suppliers.
• Experience managing contracts across the lifecycle for value for money.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, delegations and record-keeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of commercial strategies, contracts and supplier performance arrangements.
• Provide expert commercial advice and lead complex contract negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement across the contract lifecycle and ensure audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Supplier relationships

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce/business/procurement/law/contract management

Tools

Contract management frameworks

Job description

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Lead commercial strategy and supplier performance that helps keep Victoria's emergency management capability strong, responsive and ready.

Are you an experienced commercial and contract management professional who enjoys leading strategic initiatives, building strong supplier relationships and delivering outcomes that make a real difference?

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Program Manager, Commercial Performance to lead the development and management of commercial strategies, contracts and supplier performance arrangements that support Bushfire and Forest Services operations.

As a Program Manager, Commercial Performance, you will provide expert commercial advice, lead complex contract negotiations and drive continuous improvement across the contract lifecycle. You will play a key role in ensuring commercial arrangements are practical, compliant and aligned with operational requirements in both business-as-usual and emergency management environments.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.

DEECA offers:

• meaningful work supporting Victoria's emergency management capability
• opportunities to influence major commercial and procurement decisions across Bushfire and Forest Services
• involvement in strategic supplier management and contract performance initiatives
• a flexible and inclusive workplace
• hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow
• opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• the chance to work with a diverse range of stakeholders across government, industry and emergency management sectors.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, business, procurement, law, contract management or a related discipline is desirable, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial and contract management advice across a portfolio of suppliers, including drafting, reviewing and interpreting contract terms, schedules and associated documentation.
• Proven experience managing commercial arrangements across the contract lifecycle, including ensuring value for money is achieved and sustained.
• Proven understanding of and significant exposure to procurement and contract management frameworks, governance, delegations and record-keeping requirements, with demonstrated ability to maintain audit-ready contract registers and documentation.
• Forklift licence may be required.
• A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within Victoria are required.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail]

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

Applications close Monday 21 September 2026 at 11.59pm