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Contracts and Legal Officer


Company : Converge


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Contracts and Legal Officer role at Converge15 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Contracts and Legal Officer role at ConvergeWork with a market leader in mental health & wellbeingWork with a friendly, fun and supportive teamFull-time - 6 month Mat leave cover - HybridMelbourne CBD office close to Melbourne CentralWork with a market leader in mental health & wellbeingWork with a friendly, fun and supportive teamFull-time - 6 month Mat leave cover - HybridMelbourne CBD office close to Melbourne CentralWork for a leading Mental Health company and help us grow our brand story.Converge International is an industry leader in providing health and wellbeing and people risk management solutions. We assist some of Australia''s largest industry, government, and corporate clients in supporting their people, building healthy workplaces, and resolving their people issues. We provide a range of Employee Assistance Programs, counselling, crisis response and consulting services. We value a supportive and fun culture and use strong teamwork to ensure that the optimal delivery of both off-the-shelf and bespoke services.About The RoleWe are looking for a diligent, thorough and self-motivated Contracts and Legal Officer who is great with detail and process to support the Contracts, Legal and Tenders functions of Converge International. The role will be a key part in supporting our daily operations and be a part of important decision making for our future business.Reporting into the General Manager Legal, you will be responsible for bringing greater efficiency to Tender and Contract Management processes; contracts data quality and control and identifying potential contractual risks for the organisation.You will have an amazing opportunity to work with a variety of clients and stakeholders during an exciting period of growth.Responsibilities Will IncludeSupporting the end-to-end lifecycle of procurement and contract management which includes pre-contract, post-contract and legal supportOverseeing governance for pre-contractual activities including reviewing tender documents through the procurement cycleManaging procurement & contracts activities to support delivery, including efficient recording of agreement KPIs and SLAsCoordinating and overseeing Contracts including related documentation, administration and variation processesInvolvement in development of risk & assurance frameworks, including due diligence processes, policies, processes and guidelines and reportsWork in conjunction with Finance and Legal teams to ensure commercial and legal risks are understood and effectively mitigatedIdentify process improvements to provide recommendations to key stakeholders during all parts of the lifecycle including legal agreementsSupporting stakeholders and clients (internal and external) to a high standardAbout YouPrevious experience in contract management and project management in a medium to large organisationExperience working with contractual documentation, experience managing end-to-end procurement and contracting lifecycleIn-depth understanding of interpreting contract law and procurement regulations to be able to effectively advise on contract terms and conditionsStrong attention to detail with high levels of accuracyHighly developed organisation skills, with the ability to effectively manage a changing workload and deliver high quality outcomes against deadlinesAbility to manage client (internal and external) requests to a high standardDemonstrate flexibility consistent with business requirements, including occasionally working additional hours and receiving communication outside ordinary working hours as requiredStrong administration and systems skills with a desire to learn new systems and continuously develop skillsA positive contributor to team cultureGovernment procurement and contract management experience would be highly advantageousWorking at Converge means joining a diverse, talented, and caring community where our people feel included, valued and connected. We hire for heart. We are passionate about transforming the wellbeing of people at work. Its at the core of all that we do.Our commitment to youCompetitive remunerationVolunteer leavePaid parental leavePurchasing of additional leaveFlexible working arrangementsFlexible, diverse and challenging workAccess to training and professional developmentCareer development through internal mobilityLifestyle discounts Discounted movie tickets, retail discounts and much moreIf youre client focused in all that you do and would like to join a high performing, energetic team, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now!Converge is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive in the workplace. We encourage and support applications from people of all levels of experiences and abilities, ages, diverse backgrounds and cultures, including First Nations people and the LGBTQIA+ community.Please note that Converge will not ask you for personal details, including banking details, when you are undergoing the recruitment process. Talent Acquisition Consultants will only contact you via email and/or phone call, not through social media channels. 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