Manager, Contract Services and Financial Analysis Job posted: 14/11/2024
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Occupation: Other
Reference: 6088
About the Role
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking an experienced Manager, Contract Services and Financial Analysis to lead the development of technical, contractual, and financial assurance systems for the MR5 tram franchise agreement.
This critical role involves overseeing contract and commercial management functions, ensuring effective governance across franchise programs, payments, and compliance.
As the Manager, you will conduct internal and external assurance reviews, manage budgets, and contribute to tram funding proposals for the Victorian State Budget.
You'll be responsible for reporting on financial trends within the MR5 contract, identifying cost risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring the sustainability and efficiency of the tram network's financial operations.
A key aspect of this role is fostering a high-performance culture, promoting inclusivity, and exemplifying DTP's core values.
This is an opportunity for a driven professional to play an integral part in the contract and financial management of Victoria's transport network, contributing to its growth and success.
Project Management - Manage and oversee contract and financial assurance, and reporting obligations for franchisee programs and payments, ensuring appropriate work processes and procedures are followed to effectively manage the franchise and operator contracts.
Strategy - Lead the management of activities associated with the contract and commercial functions of the MR5 contract.
Operator Compliance – Manage financial assurance and contract compliance obligations of the MR5 contract and develop data and metrics to provide regular detailed reporting regarding operator compliance.
Continuous Improvement – Contribute to continuous improvement, ensuring that appropriate governance, justification, documentation and record keeping are in line with the requirements of the operator agreements and other related documents.
Leadership - Provide effective leadership and support and lead in a dynamic and constantly changing environment.
Staff are engaged with high levels of cohesion and commitment and are delivering on the services required.
Key Selection Criteria
DTP is seeking a skilled Manager to lead innovative systems for contractual and financial assurance in managing franchise agreements.
This role requires expertise in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the effectiveness of franchise programs, payments, and compliance while fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
As Manager, you will oversee strategic project delivery, aligning programs with organisational goals through effective governance and risk management.
You will address recurring challenges, implement lasting solutions, and contribute to tangible business outcomes.
In a leadership capacity, you'll manage complex stakeholder relationships, facilitating solutions to diverse needs and building consensus to advance objectives.
The role requires flexibility and adaptability to swiftly adjust processes in response to shifting priorities, alongside resilience to maintain stability under pressure.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, driving impactful improvements in Victoria's transport framework.
If you are a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to high performance, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Experience in the oversight and management of complex commercial contracts.
A strong understanding of the principles of assurance, reporting and contractual compliance.
Experience in working with senior leaders internally and externally.
Tertiary qualification in contract management, accounting or a related discipline.
An understanding of the public transport environment would be highly advantageous.
What we offer
Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable.
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Service.
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture.
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds.
At our department, we prioritise the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction.
This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 28th November 2024 .
All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
For further information about the role please contact Sharn Enzinger – Executive Director, Metro Tram via ****** .
Please include a resume and cover letter.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.
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Job type: Ongoing - Full Time
Job classification: VPSG6
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