Contracts Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Datacom

Sydney

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

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Wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

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Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Commercial & Account Management team in Sydney. You will oversee negotiation, structuring, and management of contractual documents, maintaining strong relations with customers, vendors, and partners.

The role is based in Sydney with three days on-site; 12-month fixed-term contract and Australian citizenship with Baseline clearance required.

Qualifications

Experience in information technology with commercial & contract management on vendor side
Strong understanding of contracts and mechanisms incl. variations, extensions and price reviews
Financial management experience including cost estimation, budget tracking and reporting

Responsibilities

Review and approve contractual documents to protect Datacom's position and policy
Advise management on contractual rights, obligations and terms
Provide guidance on company policies and contract obligations to meet schedules and tech requirements
Establish systems to measure contract performance across customer accounts
Provide commercial negotiation advice for bids, renewals, variations and disputes

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, IT, Business, CS, Engineering, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Project

Job description

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About the Role

The Contracts Manager plays a vital role in our Commercial & Account Management team, serving as an important connection between Datacom and our customers. You'll be responsible for overseeing the negotiation, structuring, and management of contractual documents that establish and maintain strong business relationships with our customers, vendors and partners. This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance commercial acumen with technical understanding to deliver long-term benefits for both Datacom and our clients.

Our office is based in Sydney. We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/life balance. This role will require you to work onsite 3 days per week.

Please note that to be successful in this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to achieve a Baseline security clearance. This role will be offered as a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

What You'll Do

At the moment, as Contracts Manager you will be focused on:

Reviewing and approving contractual documents to protect the company's contractual position and ensure adherence to company policy
Advising management on contractual rights, obligations and interpreting terms and conditions
Providing guidance regarding company policies and contract obligations to meet schedules and technical requirements
Establishing systems for measuring contract performance and outcomes across customer accounts
Providing commercial negotiation advice and expertise to support management decisions, bids, renewals, variations and dispute resolution
Attending regular commercial forums with customers, tracking variations, issues, risks and maintaining comprehensive documentation
Collaborating with the Risk team to identify, document and manage contractual risks through effective governance
Monitoring dependencies between customer goals, Datacom goals and contractual obligations
Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and communicating recommendations to management and delivery teams
Providing governance support and escalation to ensure successful delivery of contract obligations on time, within budget and aligned to objectives

We are a pretty agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders' changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience:

Demonstrable experience in Information Technology with extensive experience Commercial & Contract Management on the Vendor side
Strong understanding of contracts and contractual mechanisms including variations, extensions, service levels, exemptions and price reviews
Strong financial management experience, including cost estimation, budget tracking and reporting
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Account Management disciplines
Exceptional commercial management skills with proven ability to solve complex problems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
Ability to influence and develop productive relationships with stakeholders and key users
Contract Management or Accounting qualifications

Nice to Have:

Deep understanding of technical infrastructure projects and related technology dependencies
Demonstrated experience managing people and teams
Ability to apply analytical skill and conceptual thinking to operations and systems planning
Highly developed coaching and facilitation skills
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
WorldCC Membership or accreditation
Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or related discipline

Culture and benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support, and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here