Senior Advisor, Transaction and Contracts

Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority | Roads; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health checks

Fitness Passport

Thrive Gateway

Employee Assistance Program

Salary increases

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Job summary

VIDA Roads in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Advisor, Transaction and Contracts to lead transaction management and commercial/contractual activities for infrastructure projects within the Big Build Roads program. The role is based in Melbourne with a hybrid working arrangement and a 2-year fixed-term appointment.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement, tender documentation, contract negotiation, and financial management, and will work with senior management to ensure compliance and

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in the delivery of transaction management services for infrastructure projects, including supporting Contractor and Designer panel management, transaction process of panel refresh and application processes, procurement and packaging strategies, tender documentation, contract negotiation and award, and development of approvals.

Job description

VIDA Roads VPS 5 Senior Advisor, Transaction and Contracts

Hybrid working environment.

2 years fixed term, VPS 5 $116,413- $140,849+ super & benefits.

This role will be located at 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

For more details about this opportunity, please take a look at the Position Description Here.

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Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in the delivery of transaction management services for infrastructure projects, including but not limited to:
• Supporting with the Contractor and Designer panel management;
• The transaction process of the panel refresh and application processes;
• Procurement and packaging strategies, including developing key components;
• Preparation of tender and Development Phase documentation, tender and delivery phase offer evaluation, contract negotiation and award of construction contracts and assist in obtaining all necessary approvals within VIDA Roads and broader levels of Government; and The continued set up and use of the virtual data room platform.
• Manage and assist in the delivery of commercial, contractual and financial management of infrastructure contracts, including but not limited to:
• Ensuring compliance with the contract and maintaining records to minimize commercial risks;
• Reviewing and preparing assessments of monthly payment claims and adjustment events / variations from contractors, ensuring appropriate support detail is provided;
• Identifying and escalating potential commercial risk exposures / opportunities and support the resolution of commercial actions in a timely manner;
• Developing documentation and briefs for internal and government approvals on commercial and contract management matters;
• Preparing detailed analysis, advice and support on commercial and politically sensitive issues for senior management, ensuring all financial, contractual and legislative obligations and frameworks are being met;
• Preparing commercial components of procurement related documentation.
• Reporting to the Transaction Manager, the Senior Advisor, Transaction and Contracts will be responsible for overseeing and providing support on the transaction management, commercial, contractual and financial management of infrastructure projects within the Big Build Roads program.
• This opportunity is a 2 Year Fixed Term Position.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national police check and misconduct screening.

Benefits and Perks

• VIDA Roads welcomes flexible working arrangements.
• Access to annual health checks, including skins checks and flu shots.
• Access low-cost gym memberships for yourself and family at over 200 facilities via Fitness Passport.
• Access to Thrive Gateway, our employee benefits platform is your once stop shop for wellbeing as well as savings and discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• We're committed to supporting our team members and their families in improving mental health and wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counselling and advice for our team members and their families for work and personal issues.
• Annual salary increases and incremental performance-based payments over the course of your employment.
• Leave loading of 17.5% payment on top of your base salary when you take annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave.