Software License Specialist

Data#3; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Data#3 is a leading IT services provider in Australia, delivering technology solutions to a broad client base. This role focuses on Microsoft licensing, software asset management and commercial advisory across diverse customer engagements.

You will analyse entitlements, prepare business reviews and support negotiation strategies, while building strong relationships with customers, vendors and internal teams to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Experience in software licensing, SAM, procurement or consulting.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical ability.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Current Australian Defence security clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on Microsoft 365 licensing, optimisation and commercial options.
• Analyse licensing entitlements, deployments and software requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and simplify licensing complexity.
• Prepare and present business reviews and recommendations.
• Support commercial negotiations and negotiation strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, vendors and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to deliver greater customer and commercial value.

Skills

Licensing

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial advisory

Negotiation

Data analytics

Microsoft licensing

Tools

SAM tools

Job description

• HRD Employer of Choice, Accredited Family Inclusive Workplace
• Join Data#3, one of Microsoft's leading and most highly certified Australian partners

Ready to take your licensing expertise into a role where your advice can genuinely influence technology and commercial decisions?

Join Data#3's Software Solutions team and work with a diverse range of customers and senior stakeholders, helping organisations make smarter decisions around Microsoft licensing, technology investment and software spend. You'll be supported by experienced consultants while building your commercial advisory skills and deepening your Microsoft expertise.

In this role you will:

• Advise customers on Microsoft 365 licensing, optimisation and commercial options
• Analyse licensing entitlements, deployments and software requirements
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and simplify licensing complexity
• Prepare and present business reviews and recommendations
• Support commercial negotiations and negotiation strategies
• Build trusted relationships with customers, vendors and internal teams
• Identify opportunities to deliver greater customer and commercial value

About You

• Experience in software licensing, SAM, procurement, commercial advisory or consulting
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship management and customer focus
• Curious, strategic and comfortable challenging the status quo
• Hold a Current Australian Department of Defence security clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.

If you're looking for a role that combines technology, commercial thinking and customer advisory, we'd love to hear from you.

Who is Data#3?

An ASX200-listed leading IT services provider, Data#3 delivers innovative technology solutions to businesses across Australia and Fiji. Headquartered in Brisbane with a 1,400-strong team and $3B in FY25 gross sales, we are as passionate about our people as our tech. Voted HRD's Employer of Choice for 11 years running and a 2026 Best Workplaces in Technology title.

At Data#3, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as key to a thriving workplace. We are committed to building a culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued and we encourage your application.

Data#3 will request as part of the recruitment process, reference checks, police checks and verification of your right to work in Australia.