Contracts and Compliance Manager

• Part-time role FTE 0.8
• Challenging & rewarding role make a difference in the cancer sector
• Flexible hybrid working environment
• Generous NFP salary packaging benefits

About the opportunity

As Contracts and Compliance Manager, you will manage end-to-end contract processes and support the Chief Operating and Financial Officer in compliance and risk management across the organisation. This pivotal role will involve close collaboration with Program Managers, internal stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring that all decisions are made inclusively, with a big-picture mindset, and with an openness to diverse ideas. The Contracts and Compliance Manager will provide expert advice and pragmatic solutions throughout the contracting process, sharing ideas and welcoming alternative viewpoints from various stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and overcome barriers.

By building strong, sustainable relationships and maintaining awareness of who needs to be involved, you will effectively support the ongoing and efficient rollout of program objectives and operations. You'll also take initiative in resolving matters as they arise, exercising sound judgement and lateral thinking to streamline procurement and contracting processes at every opportunity. While operational process improvement is a shared responsibility across the organisation, the Contracts and Compliance Manager will lead by example, guiding and mentoring program teams to innovate and adapt to changing priorities, all while maintaining composure in the face of time pressures or unexpected events.

Responsibilities include:

Contracts, compliance and risk management

• Support and oversee contract development and negotiation processes, liaise with contract management staff to ensure compliance with obligations, quality assurance, contract deliverables and reporting.
• Assess risk and triage contractual/legal issues to agreed escalation points in relation to contracts and program implementation, including effective liaison with outsourced legal counsel.
• Review third-party contracts, funding agreements, sponsorship agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Oversee the administrative processes related to compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
• Assist program teams in preparing and submitting required reports to regulatory bodies, funding agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain the organisation's risk register, ensuring all identified risks are recorded, updated, and monitored for changes.
• Support and assist the Chief Operating and Financial Officer during internal compliance audits
   

Process improvement and procurement

• Ensure compliance and risk management practices are fully integrated into relevant organisational processes and decision-making activities.
• Support processes associated with new funding opportunities, ensuring that compliance and risk factors are considered and addressed during the proposal and implementation stages.
• Support staff in implementing VCCC Alliance policies and procedures regarding the procurement of goods and services and assist with negotiations if necessary.
• Support requests for information, quotation, and tender processes from time to time, ensuring procurement thresholds and associated requirements are met.
• Review and refresh VCCC Alliance procurement policies, procedures, and templates in consultation with the Chief Operating and Financial Officer and other relevant team members. 

About you

You will have significant contract management experience organisational compliance, risk and document management with exceptional attention to detail.

You will have:

• Previous experience working with funding, grant and/or multi-stakeholder program agreements.
• Experience working in an organisation reliant on grant and/or government funding for programs/projects.
• Experience working in a stakeholder-facing organisation, preferably within the education, health and/or medical research sector.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and various types of multi-party agreements—conflict–of–interest and intellectual property knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to train and coach others.
• Capable of professionally managing confidential information, with sensitive negotiation skills.
• Tertiary degree (or postgraduate qualification) in Law, particularly Corporate Law, or Business or a relevant discipline, or significant professional experience in relevant areas.

About the VCCC Alliance

Despite having some of the best cancer outcomes in the world, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death and disease burden in Victoria. The VCCC Alliance is a joint venture of academic, research and clinical member institutions working together to change that. 

We do this in alliance with our 10 joint venture members who, to name a few, include Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, WEHI, The Royal Children’s Hospital and Western Health – for more detailed information visit our website:  

Through the VCCC Alliance, we are collaborating and working to improve systems, educational offerings, equity and inclusion in cancer research and prevention to accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into better outcomes for all people affected by cancer across Victoria.

What’s on offer

VCCC Alliance offers a competitive salary package and a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and development, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, hybrid in-office and working from home model with laptop and ergonomic reimbursements provided for your home set up;
• Family-friendly workplace with flexible hours available;
• 15 days personal / carer’s leave;
• Solid market salary boosted by NFP salary packaging and tax-free meals/accommodation card;
• Supportive small-team environment with a clear vision and inspiring strategic direction.
   

VCCC Alliance values

United: we connect and support to empower sustainable change
Respectful: we are respectful of each other and the cancer community and accountable for our contribution
Bold: we cultivate ideas and dare to innovate
Patient-Centred: we place patients with cancer at the centre of all we do
For All: we champion equity of cancer care for every Victorian

Equity and inclusion

The VCCC Alliance values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment, free from all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying, vilification and victimisation. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Contact for enquiries:

For further information regarding the role, please get in touch with Craig Zanker Chief Operating & Finance Officer,via [email protected]. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

Secondment: To enhance relationships with our alliance partners, this position may be arranged as a secondment within a VCCC Alliance partner organisation. Employees within the VCCC Alliance are encouraged to contact Chris Morton, Head of People & Culture, at [email protected] to explore the possibility of a suitable secondment arrangement.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency to be considered.  As VCCC Alliance is located within a cancer hospital, triple COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to commencement, unless exempt.

To be considered for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description. All applications must be lodged via SEEK by Monday 30th September.   

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Applications may close earlier if a suitable applicant is found prior to the date.