The Senior Contract and Commercial Officer – (Yarra Trams) sits within Rail Services and will ensure the effective and robust contract management of the MR4 Franchise Agreement with Yarra Trams and realises expected benefits from the contracting arrangements. The role will be a subject matter expert on all relevant contractual documents and will provide authoritative advice on Yarra Trams’ Franchise Agreement compliance and contractual performance matters.

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

The metro tram contracts management team provides contract, commercial and governance advice and oversight of the tram contracts operating on the public transport network. The team provides a single user interface to the metropolitan rail network and transport operators.

About the Role

The Senior Contract and Commercial Officer – (Yarra Trams) sits within Rail Services and will ensure the effective and robust contract management of the MR4 Franchise Agreement with Yarra Trams and realises expected benefits from the contracting arrangements. The role will be a subject matter expert on all relevant contractual documents and will provide authoritative advice on Yarra Trams' Franchise Agreement compliance and contractual performance matters. This role will proactively identify risks and issues related to the contractual deliverables and obligations of the franchisee under the MR4 Franchise Agreement and resolve these in conjunction with the franchisee and DTP stakeholders to drive improved outcomes for the State and passengers.  The role will also provide timely and responsive support to the Associate Director – Contract and Commercial.

This role proactively identifies risks and issues related to the contractual deliverables and obligations of the franchisee under the MR4 Franchise Agreement and resolves these in conjunction with the franchisee and DoT stakeholders.

The Contract & Commercial Officer supports the processing and administration of franchisee payment claims and assists with the coordination of responses to the franchisee on behalf of DTP.

Position Outcomes

• Contract and Commercial advice:The incumbent provides timely and accurate advice regarding the franchisee's contractual obligations and Head, Tranport for Victoria's rights, as per the relevant agreements.
• Contractual Compliance and Administration – The incumbent has ensured that contract payments and deliverables are provided/received and processed within contractual timeframes.
• Effective Reporting and Briefings – The Senior Contract and Commercial Officer – Yarra Trams has provided relevant reporting and briefs in a timely manner.  Excellent and responsive support to the Minister Public Transport and other internal and external stakeholders on all contractual related items is provided.
• Risk Management – Commercial risks have been identified and managed effectively.
• Stakeholder Management – The incumbent has developed and maintained collaborative stakeholder relationships.
• Improved Passenger Outcomes – The incumbent has contributed to passenger outcomes being enhanced beyond baseline contractual requirements.
• Effective People Leadership – The Senior Contract and Commercial Officer - Franchise has provided effective leadership, people management and support to their team. Staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and are delivering on the services required.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

• Experience managing contracts or providing contractual advice within an operational environment

Desirable  

• Bachelor degree in business, commerce or law
• Experience in the transport industry or with major construction projects

Cultural Values

At DTP, we are commited to building a safe,inclusive and high performance culture through shared actions and behaviours - aligned to our strategy and direction, that empowers our people to deliver on our goals in a constructive way.

To do this we engaged our people in a co-design process to create our own meaningful and fit-for- purpose values. Our Cultural Values are a true reflection of what values and behaviours our people told us matter to them in the workplace and within our strategy and unique mission. We are commited to living Our Cultural Values – and these are reflected in our internal processes and all people focused programs. As part of the VPS, we also uphold the VPS values, which are reflected in the VPS Code of Conduct.

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a covering letter.  Applications close 11.59pm on 28/03/2023.For further information about the role please contact Christopher Petinarias via Christopher.Petinarias@transport.vic.gov.au 

Further information pertaining to the role can be found within the attached Position Description.

This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness. To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DTP is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum).

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DTP.

Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence