Location as agreed at one of our sites in South Eastern Melbourne or Gippsland, full-time, 12-month fixed term.

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Lead end‑to‑end contracts, tenders and lease management with exposure to senior stakeholders
• Total remuneration package of $104,888 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Officer to join our Contracts team, reporting to the Manager Governance.
This role plays a key part in strengthening LCHS’s end to end contract management function and ensuring agreements are compliant, effective and aligned with best practice commercial standards.
You will work closely with internal stakeholders to support tender processes, manage contractual risk, oversee contract renewals and contribute to continuous improvement across contract and lease management.

Your work will include:

• Assist and advise in the preparation of tender/quotation documentation and assist and guide staff seeking tenders and/or quotes. 
• Establish contract documentation and facilitate the execution of contracts ensuring alignment with legislative and LCHS requirements
• Analyse and provide advice on contract content including conditions, risk, implications and potential impact on LCHS.

What you’ll need:

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience and understanding of the nature of legal agreements.
• Solid written and verbal skills, with the ability to draft documentation in accordance with organisational policy and legislative requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and accurately with a range of people ensuring a professional standard of customer service to all contacts, both internal and external.
• Passionate about the customer experience, having a strong sense of self-awareness and the ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Works both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of programs and the internet.
• Undertake data entry, document management and navigate between databases effectively.

What’s in it for you? (Benefits) 

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Jessica Saunders 
Manager Governance
0407 061 523

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au

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