IT Contract Governance Officer

Acknowledgement of Country   CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our  vision towards reconciliation .  Role highlights Play a key role in shaping CSIRO's technology supplier partnerships Gain exposure to complex, enterprise-scale ICT contracts and procurements Collaborate across diverse teams to deliver strategic commercial outcomes About CSIRO As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information. The opportunity   Join CSIRO’s IMT Contract Governance team as the IT Contract Governance Officer and play a key role in supporting the procurement and management of critical ICT contracts and services valued at around $90 million annually. Working alongside experienced procurement and contract management specialists, you will contribute to a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives ranging from routine procurements to complex, multi-year programs that support Australia’s leading science and research organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to build your expertise in ICT procurement, contract governance and supplier management while working closely with senior leaders, project managers, technical specialists, legal teams and external vendors. And apply your stakeholder engagement skills, supporting strategic commercial outcomes, and help ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and best practice governance standards. High-level duties include:   The role involves, under limited supervision and some direction, activities associated with the development implementation, operation and administration of policies, systems, process and procedures that assist IMT to achieve operational consistency within Procurement and Contract Management in such a way that meets IMT, CSIRO, Government and regulatory responsibilities whilst achieving IMT goals. This role will be responsible for maintaining, supporting and engaging in a small but highly proficient specialised ICT Contract Governance team.  Support the production and use of end-to-end supplier management documentation such as procurement and contract performance reports, processes, policy and workflow documentation, performance measuring and monitoring reports, relationship measuring and monitoring, etc. Support contract award administration and issues management to ensure the sustainment of ICT hardware, software and services The role requires a knowledge of Commonwealth Government procurement policy, processes and the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. …