Manager Technology Contract Management

We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

About the role

This leadership role will see you lead and coordinate the Technology Contract Management team within the Information and Technology Group. You’ll play a key part in driving both business-as-usual and transformational activities, ensuring technology vendor and contract management processes are efficient, compliant, and strategically aligned.

Reporting to the Manager – Technology Sourcing and Contract Management, you will be responsible for the management of technology vendors, contracts, and purchase-to-pay activities in accordance with the Corporation’s policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to influence technology sourcing outcomes, optimise commercial relationships, and ensure value-for-money delivery across a wide portfolio of IT and operational technology contracts.

What the role will involve

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of technology contract and vendor management processes, ensuring best practice commercial governance.
• Manage key technology contracts, including managed services, software, and subscription renewals.
• Coordinate vendor relationships across infrastructure, applications, cyber, and data portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with corporate risk and governance frameworks in all contract management activities.
• Prepare and review commercial performance reports, providing insights to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor and report team performance, identifying opportunities for process and capability improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, through mentoring, coaching and development.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, technology vendors, and consultants.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies and contract management practices.

Key skills and experience

• To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• A degree qualification in business, commercial, procurement, legal or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in technology contract management or commercial management within IT or operational technology sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement and vendor management, particularly for technology services.
• Proven ability to manage teams, develop capability and deliver performance outcomes.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and leadership skills with a track record of delivering on commitments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-level reports and presentations.
• A collaborative and proactive working style, with a focus on continuous improvement and results delivery.

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Monday 17^th November 2025

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website