Location: Sydney CBD
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: Immediate
Day Rate: $750 - $950/day + Super
Role Description
Seeking an experienced Contract Support Manager to provide contract management and legally informed advisory support to the Digital and Information Services (DIS) business unit.
This role is responsible for managing the contract lifecycle across technology portfolios, while providing clear, commercially sound and legally informed advice to IT stakeholders. The position will work closely with internal Legal and Procurement teams to support the development, review and ongoing management of contractual
arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage IT and technology-related contracts across the contract lifecycle, including drafting, review, execution, renewals and variations.
- Provide clear, concise and commercially focused contract advice to IT Managers and stakeholders, within established governance frameworks.
- Support Technology stakeholders in contract discussions, working in partnership with Legal and Procurement to achieve compliant and practical outcomes
- Review and interpret contractual terms, risks and obligations, and identify matters requiring Legal input or escalation.
- Support contract negotiations and variations in collaboration with Legal and Procurement.
- Work with standard ICT agreement frameworks (including ICT agreements and modified ICT agreements such as MICTAs), ensuring their effective application in collaboration with Legal
- Maintain contract registers, key dates, obligations and supporting documentation
- Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, standards and processes in collaboration with Legal and Procurement.
- Build effective working relationships across Technology, Legal and Procurement teams.
- Provide guidance to IT stakeholders on contract processes and obligations.
- Support reporting on contract status, risks and upcoming commitments.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Law and admission as a legal practitioner in Australia.
- Demonstrated experience in contract law, ideally within commercial or technology-related environments.
- Ability to interpret legal concepts and provide practical, business-focused advice within established governance frameworks.
- Experience working with internal Legal teams and contributing to contract discussions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and succinctly.
- Experience operating within structured or regulated environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work in complex organisational settings.
- Experience managing contract lifecycles within large or complex organisations.
