Primary & Community Health

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Job type

Full-time
 
Location
Melbourne City Centre VIC
 
Full job description
About the role:

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the contract management, procurement and legal agreements required to enable the Community Pharmacist Program.

This position will have overall contract management responsibility and accountability for coordinating the various contracts and agreements, including the agreements with individual pharmacies, IT and training providers and other services required.

In addition, this position will be required to manage and maintain stakeholder relationships to support the delivery of the Program including with departmental support teams and external providers.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Are you?

Able to manage and oversee the full life cycle of contracts and agreements to meet departmental objectives
Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters
Identify emerging issues, risk and trends impacting on the successful achievement of key business objectives and imperatives and provide high quality business intelligence and sound recommendations based on comprehensive research and investigations.

Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.
Qualifications

Appropriate tertiary qualification or commensurate experience in health, social sciences or relevant public policy area and government contractual or procurement experience.
What we offer:

The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

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