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Software Asset Officer
About the Client
Our client is a leading provider of integrated logistics and asset management services, supporting complex programs across the defence and government sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, they deliver innovative solutions that ensure the effective management of critical systems and infrastructure. Their team is committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance, governance, and performance.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Asset Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of software assets—from procurement through to disposal. You’ll be responsible for ensuring software products are licensed, supported, and maintained in accordance with policy and program requirements. This includes managing vendor relationships, analysing licensing data, and supporting internal governance processes.
Key responsibilities include:
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in software asset management. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Essential Skills & Experience:
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract term: 9 June 2025 – 2 December 2025, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Minimum NV1 Security Clearance Required
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 29 May 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Software Asset Officer
| Job title : | Software Asset Officer |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $90 - $120 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-05-21 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 6.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-52668 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 21 days ago |
About the Client
Our client is a leading provider of integrated logistics and asset management services, supporting complex programs across the defence and government sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, they deliver innovative solutions that ensure the effective management of critical systems and infrastructure. Their team is committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance, governance, and performance.
About the Role
As a Senior Software Asset Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of software assets—from procurement through to disposal. You’ll be responsible for ensuring software products are licensed, supported, and maintained in accordance with policy and program requirements. This includes managing vendor relationships, analysing licensing data, and supporting internal governance processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the Software Asset Management (SAM) tool and software deployment tracking
- Overseeing licensing, support, and compliance audits
- Producing reports and analysing software usage and deployment
- Supporting vendor compliance reviews and interpreting EULAs
- Providing guidance on governance and internal processes
- Collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders across the program
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in software asset management. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience with enterprise licensing agreements and asset management tools
- Strong knowledge of CMDBs, software discovery tools, and vendor negotiation
- Certified SAFe® Practitioner
- Experience in Defence or Australian Government environments
- Qualifications in IT Asset Management, Project Management, or Systems Engineering
- Familiarity with tools such as JIRA Insight, TAMIT, APM, SharePoint, and Excel
- A high-impact role within a mission-critical program
- Opportunity to work with a respected organisation in the defence sector
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Professional development and leadership opportunities
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.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract term: 9 June 2025 – 2 December 2025, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
Security Requirements: Minimum NV1 Security Clearance Required
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 29 May 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.