Strategic ICT Contract Governance Specialist — Flexible Work

CSIRO; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CSIRO in Canberra seeks an IT Contract Governance Officer to support procurement and management of ICT contracts and services valued at around $90 million annually. You will collaborate with procurement, legal, project managers and vendors to ensure governance and policy compliance in line with Commonwealth rules.

Join a specialist IT governance team for a two-year term, contributing to end-to-end supplier management, performance reporting and risk mitigation across a diverse technology

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma/bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in a Government/Education/Business setting.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to influence outcomes, negotiate effectively and provide high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently with limited supervision, and deliver accurate outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within a specialised team environment, provide guidance where required, and foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional documentation, communicate complex information clearly and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ICT contract governance policies and procedures to support procurement objectives.
• Support contract award administration and issues management for ICT hardware, software and services.
• Maintain engagement with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Produce reports and documentation to monitor contract performance and governance.
• Apply Commonwealth Procurement Rules and governance standards across the portfolio.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Customer service

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

CSIRO in Canberra seeks an IT Contract Governance Officer to support procurement and management of ICT contracts and services valued at around $90 million annually. You will collaborate with procurement, legal, project managers and vendors to ensure governance and policy compliance in line with Commonwealth rules.

Join a specialist IT governance team for a two-year term, contributing to end-to-end supplier management, performance reporting and risk mitigation across a diverse technology