Senior Governance & Contract Advisor

• Purpose-driven fund manager creating long-term value
• High-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture
• 12 month fixed-term contract | Melbourne based

12-month Fixed-Term Contract | Melbourne-based

About the Company:

Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) is a public authority responsible for investing for the benefit of Victorians on behalf of the State of Victoria. VFMC manages funds of over $99 billion for 32 Victorian public authorities and related organisations across insurance, superannuation, health, arts, education, and service agencies.

VFMC is a diverse and collaborative team united by a single purpose: investing for Victoria’s future.

About the role:

This role is a full-time 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract. Candidates must be based in Victoria.

This newly created contract position sits within the Legal - Corporate & Corporation Secretariat team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal and also closely supporting the Head of Finance - Corporate with procurement-related responsibilities. 

This role will support VFMC with effective contract administration, procurement processes and corporate governance. It maintains the organisation's supplier contract register, supports the Corporation Secretariat, including board and committee reporting and provides practical advice on procurement policy, delegations and approval requirements. 

This is a unique opportunity to combine strong corporate governance and reporting analysis with procurement advisory and contracts management practices in an organisation that has a meaningful impact on the long-term financial future of Victoria.

Key responsibilities:

• • Oversee the organisation’s supplier agreements database, ensuring contract information, supporting records and documentation remain complete and up to date;
  • Manage end-to-end purchasing processes, including supplier identification, commercial evaluation, approvals, tender activities and contract establishment;
  • Advise stakeholders on procurement governance requirements, delegated authorities and approval pathways to ensure compliance with organisational standards;
  • Develop, review and maintain procurement documentation, operational procedures and reporting mechanisms to strengthen governance and support audit requirements;
  • Assist in embedding contract governance practices by supporting contract planning, supplier relationship management, performance monitoring and renewal activities;
  • Identify, assess and communicate contract-related risks, supplier issues, amendments, performance outcomes and other key contractual obligations;
  • Produce management reports, briefing notes, governance papers and committee submissions to support decision-making and oversight functions;
  • Administer governance records by documenting decisions, monitoring follow-up actions and supporting assurance, compliance and audit programs;
  • Coordinate Board and committee governance activities, including meeting logistics, maintenance of delegations and management of conflict-of-interest declarations; and
  • Deliver advice, education and ongoing support to stakeholders on procurement and governance frameworks while contributing to process optimisation and capability uplift initiatives.

Technical Skills & Qualifications required include:

• • Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing work demands, build effective stakeholder relationships and consistently deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes;
  • Strong focus on accuracy and detail when maintaining records, managing documentation and handling information systems;
  • Well-developed understanding of procurement governance frameworks, contract administration practices and approval workflows;
  • Capability to interpret and evaluate contractual, supplier and risk-related data to support operational and strategic decisions;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of concise reports, business papers and stakeholder guidance materials;
  • Proven ability to exercise sound judgement when assessing, mitigating and escalating governance, compliance and commercial risks;
  • Collaborative and customer-focused approach, with a commitment to building productive relationships and delivering responsive support services;
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using contract management, records management and reporting platforms;
  • Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant professional experience in procurement, governance, contract management, risk management, compliance or a related field; and
  • Practical experience supporting contract management activities, procurement programs, governance reporting, audit processes and regulated business environments, with exposure to Xakia and Diligent considered advantageous.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Amanda Chisholm at amanda@kaizenrecruitment.com.au or 0412-123-726 or Sean Keogh at sean@kaizenrecruitment.com.au  or apply via the attached link.
  
Kaizen Recruitment is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position and all applications will be reviewed and assessed directly by Kaizen Recruitment.  

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