Strategic Partnerships Contract Advisor – Thriving Kids

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

Job summary

Department of Education seeks a Community Partner Contract Advisor to manage day-to-day relationships with Thriving Kids partner organisations, ensuring delivery against requirements and performance expectations across Victoria. The role supports contract administration, risk identification and guidance to providers.

Located in Coburg or Bendigo with travel between locations, the role emphasizes building strong partnerships, monitoring performance, and informing commissioning decisions within a

Qualifications

• Experience in contract, performance, commissioning, grants management or a related field.

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

Relationship management

Problem solving

Communication

Risk assessment

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Department of Education seeks a Community Partner Contract Advisor to manage day-to-day relationships with Thriving Kids partner organisations, ensuring delivery against requirements and performance expectations across Victoria. The role supports contract administration, risk identification and guidance to providers.

Located in Coburg or Bendigo with travel between locations, the role emphasizes building strong partnerships, monitoring performance, and informing commissioning decisions within a