IT Contract Management Officer, Defence Housing Australia. Canberra ACT. Product Management & Development (Information & Communication Technology). Government-FFederal (Government & Defense). Full time. $97,587 to $112,189 per annum plus 15.4% super. DHA has an exciting opportunity for an IT Contract Management Officer to join the Business Solutions and Technology group. Apply now and be part of a rewarding career at DHA!

Position: IT Contract Management Officer. Level: DHAL6. Salary Range: $97,587 to $112,189 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation. Location: Canberra.

About us: Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a Nationally recognized Government Business Enterprise with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for an experienced IT Contract Management Officer to join the team.

About the role: As the IT Contract Management Officer, you will be responsible for facilitating contract management within a framework that meets statutory, accountability and reporting requirements. You will provide guidance and support on the management of operational Business Solutions and Technology (BS&T) contracts, including meeting with vendors and ensuring alignment to SLA and other contractual requirements You will perform a range of duties, including, but not limited to: Establishing IT contracts and Contract Management Plans (CMP) to ensure alignment to DHA’s contract management framework and strategic objectives. Maintaining the IT Contract Register and CMPs to ensure contracts are actively monitored and managed. Composing, developing and maintaining up-to-date contract management documentation, procedures, data and records.

Contributing and providing support to contract development in collaboration with stakeholders from a contract administration and management perspective. Working with the IT Procurement Officer, reviewing T&Cs for Contingent Liability Triggers under the AAIs and undertaking risk assessments where required.

Coordinating with contract managers and stakeholders to report on contractor performance and perform health checks on active agreements every six months or on an agreed cadence. Providing professional and strategic leadership to deliver effective contract management support to the BS&T group whilst building and enhancing the capability of the team. Developing and managing complex relationships with a variety of business areas and external vendors, ensuring collaboration to achieve outcomes; this includes management of vendor performance, contractual issues, variations, and termination as required.

About your team: This position reports to the Technology Group Business Manager within the Business Solutions and Technology (BS&T) group. BS&T provides technology and solutions across business analysis, architecture and integration, software development, software provision and support, data provisioning and reporting, telephony and networks, technical support, infrastructure and cyber security. We partner with the business to deliver a suite of initiatives that provide efficiencies to the broader organisation.

Benefits for working at DHA include: 15.4% superannuation. Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year. Work-life balance. Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work. Opportunities for growth and development. Career progression and opportunities. ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location. Please contact Kirsten Ricetti, Technology Group Business Manager.

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T: 020262683766 E: Kirsten.Ricetti@dha.gov.au