State Compliance & Contracts Manager - VIC

Glenvill Homes 

Our simple promise is to create bold and beautiful homes that stand the test of time. Rooted in the core belief of intergenerational design and construction, our designs not only embody enduring charm but also add lasting value to dream homes.

Our architecturally distinctive approach transforms dreams into reality, infusing every project with a bold and beautiful design. Instead of settling for the conventional, we’ve reshaped the norm by keeping critical functions in-house, seamlessly managed by our veteran team. Our A-team of collaborators brings shared know-how, creating a streamlined, flexible, and creative process. Seamlessly integrated, we blend design and construction for a client journey that’s both smooth and extraordinary, resulting in homes that are stunning and structurally sound.

Glenvill Homes, has been at the forefront of Australian residential design for over six decades and we are proud to be Australia's most awarded builder. 

About the Role

Lead Governance. Reduce Risk. Drive Operational Excellence.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused State Compliance & Contracts Manager - VIC to lead compliance, contract governance, permit approvals, and pre-construction operational readiness across our Victorian business.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring projects transition seamlessly from Sales into Construction with complete, compliant, and construction-ready documentation. Acting as the custodian of front-end compliance and risk management, you will provide oversight across site assessments, permits, approvals, contracts, variations, sales acceptance, and operational governance.

Reporting to the National Compliance & Contracts Manager, you will work closely with Sales, Customer Experience, Workflow, Pre-Construction, Systems, and Construction teams to drive compliance excellence, improve operational performance, minimise risk, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Pre-Construction Governance

• Lead compliance and approvals activities across the Victorian business.

• Ensure compliance with Victorian building legislation, planning requirements, regulatory obligations, and internal governance standards.

• Establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks for site assessments, planning approvals, permits, and operational readiness.

• Provide oversight and direction on complex, high-risk, or non-standard projects.

• Drive consistency, accuracy, and accountability across compliance processes.

• Ensure all projects enter construction with complete and compliant documentation.

• Conduct or oversee site assessments where required.

Sales Integrity & Operational Readiness

• Own the quality and integrity of files transitioning from Sales into Operations.

• Establish quality assurance standards and sales acceptance controls.

• Ensure contracts, approvals, permits, and supporting documentation are complete and accurate prior to construction commencement.

• Partner with Sales teams to improve compliance awareness and operational accountability.

• Drive a "Right First Time" culture to reduce rework, delays, and customer disruption.

• Implement governance controls and auditing processes to minimise operational risk.

Contract Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure customer contracts align with legislative requirements and company standards.

• Identify contractual risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Support contract accuracy, completeness, and operational compliance.

• Improve contract literacy and governance understanding across the business.

• Assist in resolving contract-related escalations and compliance concerns.

• Oversee contract governance frameworks and compliance controls across Victoria.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Experience, Workflow, Construction, Permits, and Pre-Construction teams.

• Ensure operational decisions support compliance, customer outcomes, and project delivery objectives.

• Influence stakeholders to adopt and maintain best-practice governance standards.

• Drive accountability and compliance ownership across operational teams.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and customer outcomes.

About You

You are a highly organised and commercially astute leader with a strong understanding of residential construction compliance, governance, and operational processes.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in compliance, contracts, pre-construction, operations, or governance within the residential construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of Victorian building regulations, planning requirements, permit processes, and approvals.

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing compliance frameworks, governance controls, and operational policies.

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and mitigate risk.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Experience driving accountability, process improvement, and operational excellence.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Governance excellence and exceptional attention to detail

• Risk-based decision making

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influence

• Commercial judgement

• Strategic thinking with operational execution

• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset

• Leadership, coaching, and team development

• Accountability and ownership

Success in this Role Will Be Measured By

• Improved sales acceptance quality and file readiness

• Reduction in compliance breaches and contract errors

• Improved permit approval success rates and turnaround times

• Reduced post-contract corrections and rework

• Fewer construction issues resulting from compliance gaps

• Strong audit and governance outcomes

• Improved operational readiness and site start performance

• Reduced variation-related disputes

• Positive contribution to customer satisfaction and risk mitigation outcomes

Benefits and perks

Genuinely warm, the culture is focused around treating our people, suppliers and customers with care. Generous remuneration package along with ample opportunities for professional development to support long term career growth. In addition, we are located in Bourke Street - Docklands, featuring state of the art facilities and modern working environment. Conveniently located close to public transport and offering a range of other amenities, to take your career to the next level whilst enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.

To Apply:

If this sounds like you, please send your application including a brief cover letter outlining your experience as per the position criteria.

Please note :- only candidates who have accompanied a cover letter with their resume and have a full working rights can be considered for this position.

Confidentiality assured.