IT Contracts Specialist (Technology Assets & Software)

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Technology Assets & Software Contracts Specialist (Full Time, Permanent) to join our team.  

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.  

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Our perks and Benefits:

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.  

• Flexible working  

• Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement  

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  

• Fertility leave  

• Corporate wear allowance  

• Professional development and educational assistance  

• Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location

• Salary starting from $137,125 base + 12% Super  

• And so much more! 

What you'll do: 

• Lead the integrity and optimisation of ICT asset and contract registers—creating a single source of truth that drives smarter decisions, transparency, and control across the business.

• Take the lead on end-to-end contract lifecycle management, influencing supplier performance, strengthening commercial outcomes, and ensuring every agreement delivers measurable value.

• Safeguard the organisation by ensuring robust governance across procurement and contracts—mitigating financial, contractual and cyber risks while maintaining audit-ready standards.

• Partner across the business to deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting and renewal planning—unlocking cost efficiencies and maximising return on technology spend.

• Build dashboards, track performance and generate actionable insights that inform strategic sourcing, improve asset utilisation, and continuously uplift how technology assets are managed.

What we are looking for:  

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, IT or a related discipline

• Experience across hardware and software asset lifecycles, licensing, and vendor management practices—bringing a clear understanding of how to optimise value from technology investments.

• Demonstrated success managing ICT contracts end-to-end, including procurement, negotiation and ongoing performance management, with a focus on delivering value-for-money outcomes.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build trusted relationships, and partner effectively across technology, procurement and business teams.

• Ability to interpret data, manage financials and identify risks and opportunities—supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities. 

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.

Who is WaterNSW? 

WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.   

We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. 

For more information, please reach out to: [email protected]

Please note applications for this position will close on 24th April 2026, 5.00 pm.

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