Head of Contract Management

About State Sport Centres:  

Are you ready to be a crucial part of the dynamic world of State Sport Centres? We are the heartbeat of premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. State Sport Centres are more than just facilities; we're the driving force behind sports enthusiasts reaching new heights. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community.  Join the team that transforms the sports landscape and creates a legacy of excitement, engagement, and inspiration. 

About the role:

The Head of Contract Management is a newly created role responsible for overseeing and managing all property lease, Licence, and service agreements across SSCT precincts and venues. Reporting to the General Manager Commercial, this role will play a crucial part in ensuring SSCT’s contractual obligations and entitlements are understood, effectively managed, and met.

As a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership team, you will support the preparation, negotiation, and management of agreements. You will also work closely with the Executive team to lead commercial negotiations with lessees, licensees, and major suppliers. Additionally, this role collaborates with SSCT’s Procurement Business Partner to ensure effective planning for contract renewals and procurement processes.

As Head of Contract Management your primary responsibilities will include:

• Oversight and management of lease, licence, service, and other agreements across SSCT venues (Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Sports House, State Netball and Hockey Centre, Lakeside Stadium, Knox Regional Sports Park)
• Lead commercial negotiations for new agreements, ensuring SSCT’s obligations and entitlements are well understood and actively managed
• Provide expert commercial and legal advice on contracting and procurement matters
• Maintain structured record-keeping and manage a comprehensive register of all agreements within a single document management system
• Effectively plan for agreement renewal processes, including market reviews, benchmarking, and procurement evaluations
• Oversee contract disputes and conflict resolution when required
• Regularly review service standards and ensure contractor performance meets service level agreements

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive experience managing contracts in both commercial and public sector contexts. Proven ability in drafting agreements, conducting negotiations, and ensuring statutory compliance
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to hold lessees, licensees, and suppliers accountable for deliverables
• Experience in procurement and tendering processes, ensuring compliance with Victorian Government procurement requirements
• Expertise in contract law, interpreting agreement terms, and resolving disputes between parties
• Ability to evaluate contract performance, develop organizational policies, and identify strategic improvements
• Victorian Working With Children’s Check (Employee)

Why is this a great place to work?

You will love working at the State Sports Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Great staff benefits including free parking, performance gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets and complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums
• Family and friends’ discounts on performance gym membership
• Discounts on holiday programs and creche for dependents
• You will be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well as gaining valuable career skills
• We have a fantastic team of people who are great to work with
• Join us in our mission to help people to be excited about sport, engage in healthy activity and feel inspired to be their best
• We are surrounded by elite athletes daily and you will support various elite sports and world class events

How to apply:

Please send through a resume and cover letter supporting your application for this exciting role with State Sport Centres.  We will be reviewing applications and commencing interviews as they come in, so please don't delay in applying.  For further information please contact Abigail Grant, Talent Acquisition Business Partner +61 3 9926 1358

SSCT values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and from people with disabilities. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are visitors to our venues and facilities. Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check before being able to commence employment.