Regional Partnerships Lead – Complex Contracts

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks a Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships to support organisations delivering justice services across the region. You will build local relationships, manage contracts, and help improve services for the community.

You will provide expert advice on contract, policy and service delivery issues and monitor performance against reporting requirements, with a focus on Aboriginal and community partner engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong contract management skills and experience supporting complex service delivery arrangements.
• Knowledge of local service delivery and ways to respond to community needs.
• The ability to analyse information, solve problems and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and relationship skills, with the ability to manage sensitive issues and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor complex contracts across a range of justice programs, including victim support, consumer affairs, corrections and Aboriginal justice.
• Provide expert advice to service providers and department staff, helping resolve contract, policy and service delivery issues.
• Review service performance, track deadlines and check that providers meet their reporting and service requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with local organisations, department teams and community groups to resolve service issues.
• Identify ways to improve local services, connect programs and support new initiatives that meet community needs.

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne seeks a Senior Advisor, Regional Partnerships to support organisations delivering justice services across the region. You will build local relationships, manage contracts, and help improve services for the community.

You will provide expert advice on contract, policy and service delivery issues and monitor performance against reporting requirements, with a focus on Aboriginal and community partner engagement.