The Partnerships Victoria contract management framework is set out in the Partnerships Victoria Requirements 2016, which details both the government party and DTF accountabilities, as set out below.
The government party is responsible for establishing a robust contract management framework, maintaining effective contract management practices during the project term and achieving project objectives. The government party will implement:
• appropriate governance structures and effective communication and reporting lines;
• appropriate training for contract management team members within 12 months of their appointment, unless they have existing contract management experience or credentials;
• systems to ensure the continuity and retention of project knowledge and information;
• risk and dispute mitigation and reporting; and
• ongoing review of contract management practices to manage issues.
Partnerships Victoria in DTF is accountable for:
• supporting and reviewing contract management and assist in risk mitigation and dispute resolution;
• managing all re-financing consent requests;
• facilitating the sharing of contract management knowledge, including conducting forums for contract managers to share lessons learned;
• implementing appropriate training for public sector contract managers; and
• monitoring and advising the Treasurer and Government on significant contract management issues.