- Information Technology Services - IT Governance and Investment
- Full-time (100%), continuing position
- Annual salary up to $148,862 + 17% super, market loading based on experience*
- Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

The Senior Manager, ICT Vendor Risk & Contract Management is responsible for leading UQ's strategic ICT vendor risk, contract management and vendor governance functions, ensuring strong commercial outcomes, effective risk management and maximum value from technology investments.

The role is responsible for driving the maturity of contract, vendor and third-party risk management practices across the University through robust governance, supplier assurance, commercial optimisation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading contract and vendor management activities across strategic ICT suppliers and enterprise technology arrangements.
- Driving the ongoing maturity of ICT vendor risk and third-party risk management practices, including due diligence, assurance, compliance monitoring, and risk assessment activities.
- Providing high-level commercial, contractual, and vendor governance advice to the CIO and senior University stakeholders.
- Optimising technology investments across software, SaaS, cloud services, AI-enabled technologies, and emerging technology portfolios to maximise value and benefits realisation.

*As part of the remuneration for this position, your total package may include an annual market loading in addition to the base salary. This will increase your overall remuneration, depending on your skills and experience and will be discussed during the interview process.

About You

- Qualifications and training equivalent to a postgraduate degree in IT, business, law, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.




- Extensive experience in ICT contract management, vendor management, and strategic supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated expertise negotiating and managing complex ICT contracts, commercial arrangements, renewals, and enterprise agreements.
- Robust knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, cloud services, emerging technology agreements, and technology portfolio optimisation.
- Proven capability identifying, assessing, and managing commercial, contractual, operational, and third-party risks.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and delivering outcomes within large and complex organisations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to present advice credibly and persuasively.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing staff while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.





Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sumit Bansal, Associate Director, ICT Procurement and Commercial Services at ••••@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ••••@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing ••••@uq.edu.au or calling +61 • •••• •623.

Applications close Sunday 20 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-66185).

Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.

📌 Senior Manager, ICT Vendor Risk & Contract Management (Saint Lucia)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Saint Lucia