About the Client: Our client is an innovative professional services firm dedicated to maximising the value of our clients' ICT investments. We are recognised for our unique ability to genuinely partner with our clients to reduce costs and mitigate risks. Additionally, we increase the business value of ICT investments in software, hardware, communications, people and processes.
About the Role: We are seeking Corporate and Commercial Advisory Consultants at all levels of experience who have a background in providing commercial, procurement, and sourcing advice and services to a range of clients.
We want to hear from you if you:
- Have an in-depth understanding of contracts and procurement
- Can manage commercial arrangements
- Are experienced in dealing with vendors to ensure clients achieve ongoing value for money
- Can work collaboratively with clients and team members to build lasting relationships
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage vendor chain relationships on behalf of clients, ensuring ongoing delivery of value and effective risk management
- Manage contracts on behalf of clients through the development and maintenance of contract management documentation, conducting contract governance activities, providing contractual advice, and resolving issues as they arise
- Perform reviews of contracts and vendor relationships, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimise arrangements
- Negotiate new contracts and variations which meet client requirements, regulations, and policies
- Lead end-to-end procurements for emerging requirements that are compliant with the Commonwealth procurement framework and relevant client policies and procedures
- Consult and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders as required to deliver client outcomes
- Provide high-quality advice to clients across the procurement cycle, including with respect to procurement strategy, approach to market exercises, contract mechanisms, commercial models, risk and issue management
- Ensure alignment between vendor offerings and client business requirements, including requirements gathering and documentation
- Prepare high-quality written products supporting the above activities
The Successful Candidate:
- Experience in managing contracts and vendor relationships (ICT experience and knowledge is highly desirable)
- Experience in the negotiation, drafting, and ongoing management of contracts (knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules is highly desirable)
- Able to quickly comprehend complex issues, evaluate options and identify the best approach
- Exceptional communication skills and professional presentation, including the ability to engage with clients at the relevant level to your role to be a trusted advisor
This role requires the successful candidate to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to be able to obtain a Federal Government Security Clearance which we will support you through.
What is on Offer for the Role:
Work Type: Permanent position
Location: Canberra
Annual Salary:$100,000 - $115,000
Security Requirements: Must be an Australian Citizen & hold a Security Clearance
To Apply: Applications close Friday the 26th of September 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email lisab@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!
