EL1 Contract Manager

Hoban Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced Contract Manager to join a dynamic program team located in Canberra . You will be responsible for managing large-scale, complex ICT contracts, overseeing vendor performance, supporting procurement activities, and providing strategic advice to ensure program objectives are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage multiple complex contracts and vendor relationships, including with large-scale ICT vendors.
• Support procurement activities and complex negotiations to maximise value for money.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and contractual obligations, providing assurance on contract deliverables.
• Identify, manage, and escalate contract risks; drive continuous process improvements.
• Develop contract management and procurement documentation aligned with public sector frameworks.
• Ensure compliance and oversee contract governance activities.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting on procurement and contract management activities to executives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of between $75 and $85 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise. Client may look at a higher rate dependent on candidate experience.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Start date of 23 Sept, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Flexible working arrangements, including a mix of onsite and remote work.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects contributing to transparency and accountability in Australia's electoral system.
• Collaborative, high-performing team environment.

About You

• Proven experience managing ICT contracts, preferably with software vendors or system integrators.
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and contract management frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative in approach.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in procurement or contract management is desirable.

Mandatory Requirements

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate.
• AGSVA Baseline Security Clearance.
• Compliance with WHS policies and personalised WHS equipment.
• Political neutrality and Australian citizenship.

Positions close for submissions at COB on MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2025.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.