Chisholm is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer for our People, Culture and Safety Serices Business Area.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Commercial Lawyer, your key responsibilities include:

• Developing and monitoring the contract management planning strategy (CMPS).
• Guiding development of contract management plans.
• Facilitating contract performance following legislative requirements and policies.
• Managing probity and conflicts of interest.
• Maintaining the contracts register, contract disclosure, and contract records.
• Coordinating transition to any new contracts register and related systems (where required).
• Regulating change (variations), renewals and transitions.
• Ensuring the contract meets the organisation’s needs and delivers value for money.
• Setting or monitoring deliverables (where required).
• Setting or monitoring supplier performance against contract conditions (where required).
• Managing risks, issues and disputes in consultation with relevant others .
• Meeting with suppliers to discuss and manage expectations and requirements during high-risk negotiations as requested
• Checking invoices and ensuring payment terms are followed.
• Coordinating improvements and updates to Chisholm contract policies and templates.
• Coordinating further internal legal or procurement advice as required.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications required for the role:

• Bachelor of Laws, or a related degree in fields such as commerce and contracts management.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, Victorian procurement rules and policies, and compliance regulations.
• Maintain a current practising certificate to practise law in Victoria

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture- Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development- continue to grow your career
• Networking Opportunities with Industry Partners
• State of the art facilities on our campuses
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
• Free Employee Assistance Program- get the support you want. Its confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application:

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of all qualifications and transcripts as listed on resume.
• Current & Valid Working with Children Check (Employee and not Volunteer)
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified Police Check (at employee expense)

Applications for this position close at 5pm, Monday 25 August 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Thomas Patereskos, General Counsel at thomas.patereskos@chisholm.edu.au.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing ashlea.hey@chisholm.edu.au.

Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.