• Draw on your experience of high-value commercial engagement and leverage data-driven insights to lead the transformation of Court Services Victoria's contract management function, and work to maximise value in Courts Group service and supply contracts through enhanced approaches to contract administration and governance, performance management, and financial control.
  • Lead a small team to work with stakeholders across the Commercial Division, broader Courts Group, and suppliers, to promote strategic third-party engagement and drive quality service outcomes for Victorians
  • Enjoy truly flexible working arrangements and a diverse workplace with a supportive culture to support the essential work of Victoria's courts and tribunal

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdictions own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Commercial Division, the senior Manager Contracts and Commercial Analytics leads a team of contract managers and commercial analysts, responsible for driving value in Courts Group service and supply contracts, including through enhanced approaches to contract administration and governance, performance management, and financial controls.

Key accountabilities include:

• Developing and maintaining effective and efficient contract management processes to maximise value from commercial engagements
• Building positive relationships with senior Courts Group stakeholders and key suppliers to support collaboration and improved outcomes
• Providing expert advice to support contract negotiation, including relating to development of service level agreements, benchmarks, and performance mechanisms
• Leverage data analytics to proactively monitor and derive insights from third-party spend data, and work with category managers and stakeholders to identify and action new opportunities

About You

• Have a strong grasp on commercial contract structures, terms, and strategy, and of associated contract and financial management frameworks and systems
• Be confident in leading the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose contract management policies and processes
• Have demonstrated experience in driving positive commercial outcomes through contract negotiation and lifecycle management to maximise value for money and mitigate risk and value leakage

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:

• resume 
• a short cover letter

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch by calling (03) 9032 0500 to speak with a People Services Advisor.