Contracts Manager

The Bendigo Hospital Project is a Victorian Government project which has delivered a new world-class hospital for the growing needs of the Loddon Mallee regional community of Victoria. Exemplar Health Consortium is the private partner in the public-private partnership (PPP) model for the Bendigo Hospital Project, and delivers a design, build, finance and maintain model.

Role

The project is now in its ninth year of the operating term of the PPP, having successfully operated since January 2017.

The Contracts Manager will focus on commercial and administrative matters arising from overseeing contractual interactions between the project partners. Specific functions include administration of, and compliance with, complex contracts including the Project Agreement, Facilities Management Contract, Services Specification, financing agreements, tenancy agreements and all other associated contractual obligations.

Of critical importance is relationship management of all project stakeholders thorough a comprehensive understanding and governance of the holistic commercial and contractual project arrangements applicable to the various parties.

The role is located in Bendigo, and the successful candidate must be work from this location.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in the same or similar field.

• Suitably qualified to degree level, preferably in commerce or construction/operations management.

• Knowledge and understanding of Public Private Partnerships.

• Worked within an SPV environment, or on behalf of an Operator/ FM provider/O&M specialist in a commercial/contracts management role. ability to work with various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and positions of authority; and

• Suitably qualified to degree level, preferably in commerce or construction/operations management.

Benefits of working at Lendlease:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts

• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​

• 26 weeks paid parental leave

• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)

• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities

• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing

Lendlease is a diverse, flexible, and inclusive employer of choice. We engage, enable, and empower our people and support their individual needs. Inclusion sets us all up for success.

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Making A Difference 

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.