Contract Governance Lead

About the role

Bupa is looking for an experienced Contract Governance Lead to join its Health Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne. During a major organisational transition, the role supports the management, governance and performance of a complex contract portfolio, working closely with the Contract Governance Manager and the broader business. It covers contract negotiations, variations, obligations management, compliance and reporting, and strengthens governance processes and relationships with the Commonwealth.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial matters, including new contracts and variations, aligned with Bupa's commercial risk profile and strategy.
• Maintain the Obligations Management Framework, monitoring and reporting contractual obligations and performance.
• Implement contract management processes across the business to optimise contractual performance.
• Give accurate, timely advice and reporting on strategic and transactional contract matters, highlighting risks and trends.
• Manage a portfolio of contractual obligations, including status reporting, claims management, compliance attestations and issues management.
• Set up governance rhythms and stakeholder engagement practices for oversight and timely decisions.
• Maintain contractual documentation, governance artefacts and reporting tools.
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve contractual issues, manage risk and build contract management capability.

Required profile

• Significant experience in contract management, contract compliance, procurement or commercial roles supporting complex contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractual obligations, governance processes, compliance requirements and reporting.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline highly regarded.
• Security clearance: applicants must be Australian citizens eligible for a Baseline Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret contractual requirements.
• Interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capability to identify risks and trends.