Contract And Vendor Management Officer

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.  It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city. 

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.  Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As the Contract and Vendor Management Officer you will be able to maintain strong, successful relationships with customers, partners, and ICT Branch teams to facilitate quality outcomes for Council. This role has a primary focus on driving value from Council’s software assets.

You will work proactively to oversee the software asset management lifecycle across Council by streamlining software procurement processes, annual maintenance and renewal procedures, ensuring compliance and the accuracy of the software asset portfolio.

The role has a primary focus on driving value from Council's software assets and some of your key responsibilities will include:

• to identify and maintain accurate information about software assets throughout their lifecycle and relate those assets to software licenses
• develop, implement, and manage the tools, processes and procedures required to maintain an effective software asset management lifecycle
• proactively review licensing agreements and maintenance contracts to ensure services are current and advise on the decommissioning of any unused services
• identify opportunities to optimise, rationalise, consolidate, or replace existing software, including enterprise and volume purchases, to reduce licensing costs and ensure fit-for purpose software solutions
• proactively capture and report on savings achieved through benefits realisation or rationalisation

About you

To be successful in this role you will be a problem solver with excellent customer service skills along with:

• an excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
• completion of tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in a relevant discipline or associated discipline, and/or substantial experience to carry out the range of duties required.
• demonstrated specialised knowledge of ICT products, licensing requirements and contract management.
• high level of communications skills to effectively manage key relationships at all levels of the organisation and to influence and provide advice to business representative and decision makers.
• ability to research and analyse complex issues and support the development of resolution strategies and advice

About the benefits

This is a permanent, fulltime, Level 5 position with a salary commencing at $93,169 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.

• become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
• supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
• employee health and wellbeing programs
• four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• a variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• a cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• a resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 27 February 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.