Effective contract management goes beyond legal compliance—it is about ensuring that government contracts deliver value for money, manage risk effectively, and foster strong supplier relationships within a framework of probity and accountability.
IPAA Victoria’s one-day practical program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the entire contract lifecycle, from execution to performance management and continuous improvement.
Course overview
This interactive course will cover end-to-end contract management best practices, including:
- defining roles, responsibilities, and governance structures
- managing risk and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
- monitoring supplier performance and managing disputes
- recognising when and how to amend contracts to adapt to changing needs.
Course outcomes
By attending this course, you will gain practical insights and tools to:
- drive real value for your organisation through effective end-to-end contract management
- apply the right tools, techniques, and methods to manage supplier performance, maintain relationships, and handle ‘tricky’ contract issues
- maximise contract outcomes through performance management, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement
- confidently manage contracts in line with public sector best practices
- anticipate and mitigate risks to avoid costly contract failures
- ensure value for money and compliance while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
You will leave with practical tools and strategies to:
- understand key contractual terms and their impact on your projects and policies
- identify when and how to amend contracts to meet evolving needs
- proactively manage contracts to reduce risks and enhance supplier performance.
Course audience
This course is designed for those who:
- public sector professionals managing or supporting contracts for goods or services
- procurement, policy, or program teams involved in contract management activities
- anyone looking to expand their contract management knowledge and improve performance.
Simple, interactive, informative.
— Yadwinder Hunan, Department of Transport
I really enjoyed this session on contracts. Paul was interesting, engaging and had a wealth of knowledge. The materials were easy to follow…..
— Camille, Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership
