Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 839917
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Manager, ICT Contracts Services is a senior leadership position within the ICT Branch, reporting directly to the Director ICT/CIO. This role is critical to ensuring effective governance and performance of all ICT contracts and procurement activities across the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

DEW ICT receives services from other agencies, whole of Government contracts, third party vendors, cloud providers, SaaS and individual contractors. DEW ICT also provides services for other agencies which are covered by SLAs and invoiced on a regular basis. All of these scenarios for contract services fall within the remit of the Director, ICT/CIO.

This role requires an understanding of many contract types (licensing, service, hosting, service provision, etc) and expects that the incumbent maintains performance of those contracts in terms of outcomes and finances. The role also requires that the incumbent maintains a sound relationship with all stakeholders to ensure that negotiations, creation of contracts, renewals or any other aspect of contract management is performed to the best advantage to this Agency. The role requires a meticulous approach to managing detail and performance given the value and importance of the contracts under the control of this role.

All ICT contracts managed have a component delegated back to the relevant business owner to maintain a relationship between the business function and the relevant service provider. However, all aspect of cost, risk management, performance management and change control remain with ICT. As such a strong working relationship across all stakeholders is required as well a working knowledge and experience in managing risk and developing mitigation strategies.

Given the complexity of the organisation and the number of services under transition, an understanding of an ICT environment is beneficial.

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Ongoing

Desirable Qualifications (including qualifications): Tertiary qualification in business management, information technology/management is desirable.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in responses to state emergencies or associated duties.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia without restrictions.
• Prior to being employed, the successful applicant will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
• May be required to undertake intra or interstate travel, occasional overnight absences
• May be required to work outside of the normal hours.

Remuneration: ASO8 ($125,649 min - $130,392 max) p.a.

Enquiries to:

Craig Grant, Director, ICT & Chief Information Officer
Craig.Grant@sa.gov.au
0478 521 120

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria  (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 15/04/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO8 P48943 Manager ICT Contracts Services- RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.