RFQ-ASD-LH-04904 ICT Contract Manager

Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) clearance is essential.

These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Estimated start date: Monday, 02 February 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 months

Extension term: 12 months

Number of extensions: 2

Location of work: QLD, ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite. Candidates must be willing to undergo ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement. Candidates required to have NV1 clearance.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Negotiating contract terms.
• Contract management lifecycle management from initiation to expiry or renewal, within an ICT context.
• Ensuring timely execution of milestones or contract deliverables in adherence with agreed terms.
• Evaluate and address mitigation strategies for the risks associated with contract management activities, supplier's performance and compliance with mandatory requirements and suggest relevant improvement.
• Negotiate and resolve a variety of complex contractual issues, including failure to meet contractual obligations and remediation options.
• Promote change control processes and lead variation negotiations when necessary.
• Champion continual improvement programmes, jointly developing strategies and incentives to enhance performance.
• Undertake comprehensive financial evaluations.
• Ensure that lessons learned from reviews are documented and proactively promoted to all stakeholders.
• If requested, assist in procurement planning, tendering and contract formation activities while ensuring compliance with legislation, procurement policies, processes and procedures in order to support contract management outcomes, ensuring non-discriminatory behaviour and legal compliance throughout the relevant process.
• Develop strategic and commercially sensitive procurement related documentation including templates, schedules, correspondence, reports, submissions, plans and strategies, risk and performance.
• Engage, negotiate and persuade clients and stakeholders and respond to/manage complex enquiries on contract management issues, taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action to ensure resolution.
• Build, sustain and encourage productive relationships with supervisors, staff and other relevant stakeholders (internal and external).
• Monitor and manage contract administration, performance and risks against the contract and contribute to appropriate action. Reviews contract change proposals and other contract management documentation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Desirable: 3+ years of experience in ICT contract management, legal or procurement, with a strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.
• Batchelor's degree in Business Administration, Law or related field.
• Diploma of Contract Management.
• Cert IV Procurement and Contracting.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience in procurement and contract management within a government context and in compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, PGPA Act and Australian Government Contract Management Principles.
• Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, with capacity to liaise and engage effectively with stakeholders and service providers in difficult environments.
• Strong written and oral communication, reporting and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and measuring the fulfilment of contractual obligations, including monitoring supplier performance and developing strategies to address under-performance, as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Australian Citizenship and a NV1 security clearance is essential.

BENEFITS

Why work for ASD?

• Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
• Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
• Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
• Long contracts available.
• Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career.

Why Kinexus?

• Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
• Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
• DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
• Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
• Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
• Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
• We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
• Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
• We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
• We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
• Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
• Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.

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