ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Kinetic IT is looking for a highly skilled Senior Contract Manager to join our Commercial & Contractual Services Group. This pivotal role will see you managing complex commercial and contract matters, working directly with key clients and guiding the business to achieve its strategic objectives. This is a permanent, ongoing position available in either Sydney or Canberra as a hybrid role, split between the office, customer sites, and the ability to work from home.

As the Senior Contract Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire contract lifecycle and optimising our contractual relationships with clients. Your expertise will play a critical role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and driving successful client engagements.  Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert contracting advice to account teams and stakeholders
• Leading and negotiating complex contracts, ensuring favourable terms and conditions
• Drafting and reviewing contracts, including amendments and Statements of Work
• Developing and implementing commercial policies to support business goals
• Identifying and resolving complex contractual issues and risk areas
• Collaborating with clients to align contracts with their strategic objectives
• Managing internal governance documentation and ensuring compliance

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This is a senior role, and we’re looking for someone with a strong track record in commercial and contract management. You’ll need to be a strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills and a hands-on approach to contract execution. You’ll also be a great communicator, able to work cross-functionally with internal teams and build strong relationships with clients.  To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Current Australian citizenship to meet site compliance requirements
• Professional certification or studies in commercial business acumen
• Expertise in contract management, compliance, and negotiations
• Proven experience managing commercial relationships and contract performance
• Ability to translate complex contract requirements into effective solutions
• Experience with IT asset management, financial processes, and Service Request Management
• Background in supporting major account growth proposals alongside sales teams
• Strong legal skills, with the ability to draft complex provisions with minimal support
• Willingness to travel intermittently as needed
• Experience working with federal government contracts is highly advantageous

ABOUT KINETIC IT

We are recognised market leaders in the delivery of high-quality technology solutions to large public, private, and government organisations.  As an Australian-owned company, we take a lot of pride in delivering exceptional service that exceeds our customers’ expectations and positively contributing to our industry and community.  We hire for the long term and have a strong focus on training and developing our employees.  Everyday our 1,400+ amazing crew come to Kinetic IT not just to work but be challenged, grow and be part of something bigger.

Check us out at Kineticit.com.au

HOW TO APPLY

First, check out our website Kineticit.com.au. If you like what you see then, click on the SEEK ‘Apply Now’ button or contact our career account on careers@kineticit.com.au and quote: WWREQ0028915.