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Seeking a a highly experienced Contract Manager to manage a large scale complex ICT contract .
The FAD Vendor Management Office is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to manage a large scale complex ICT contract, monitor and manage vendor performance, lead contract negotiations, support procurement activities, and provide expert advice, in alignment with the Program’s objectives.
Security Required: Baseline Security Clearance required
Location - Canberra Based
How to Apply - 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
Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Contracts Manager
| Job title : | Contracts Manager |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $100 - $140 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-09-08 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55828 |
| Contact name : | Joanne Finchett |
| Contact email : | joanne@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 12 hours ago |
The FAD Vendor Management Office is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to manage a large scale complex ICT contract, monitor and manage vendor performance, lead contract negotiations, support procurement activities, and provide expert advice, in alignment with the Program’s objectives.
- Establish and manage multiple complex contracts and vendor relationships including with a large-scale ICT vendor.
- Support procurement activities and complex negotiations to maximise value for money.
- Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and contractual obligations and provide assurance regarding the status of contract deliverables.
- Identify, manage and escalate (where required) contract risks and drive process improvement.
- Development of contract management and procurement documentation in line with the department and public sector frameworks.
- Ensure contract compliance and oversee contract governance activities.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting on procurement and contract management activities to Executives.
- Ensure compliance with public sector procurement frameworks/policies and maintain high standards of probity
- Conduct market research and stay ahead of industry trends.
- Proven experience in managing contracts with software vendors and / or system integrators.
- Strong understanding of public sector procurement/contract management frameworks/policies and compliance requirements.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyse data and make informed procurement decisions.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset
- A relevant tertiary qualification
Security Required: Baseline Security Clearance required
Location - Canberra Based
How to Apply - 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
Closing date: Sunday 14 September 2025
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information