The role

The Operational Services department supports the whole of Information Services (IS) through the provision of contract, financial, procurement and asset management services. Also included within this department is responsibility for the business planning.

This position will be required to work closely with subject matter experts from within IS and other areas of the University to arrange and negotiate new contracts (including Legal Services, Finance and Risk Management).

What you will be doing

• Preparation and review of IS related contracts including professional services, software licensing, hardware and support services, master services agreements and renewals
• Arrangement and negotiation of new, changed or extension of contracts
• Administration of IS contracts to a professional standard and in line with relevant and provided University policies, procedures and guidelines. Frequently this will require negotiation with various parts of the University and with external parties.
• Maintaining appropriate administrative governance of IS contracts.
• Providing advice regarding IS contract matters.
• Refining IS contracts and procedures within the parameters of relevant University policies.

About you

You are a conscientious and proactive individual that enjoys a vibrant work environment. You will be a good communicator and negotiator with strong interpersonal skills and experience engaging with various levels of an organisation.

You have:

• Strong knowledge of licensing agreements involving software, including Microsoft, SAP and other software.
• Strong knowledge of different IS contract types, including professional services, software development, software as a service, and platform as a service contracts.

We Are

Accountable, innovative, connected, caring

For over 50 years, La Trobe has been one of Australia's pioneering universities. We are now recognised as one of the world's leading universities, and our success is a direct result of our world-class research and teaching – and the talent and commitment of our people.

Our university culture is safe, inclusive, accountable and everyone is respected and supported to be their best. We are globally connected, we care about what we do and why we do it, and we drive innovation.

Join us at La Trobe, where today’s uncertainties are tomorrows possibilities.

Benefits

• 17% Super!
• Staff development and training
• Employee assistance programs
• Access to discounted Health funds
• Salary packaging
• Onsite child care facilities at our beautiful Bundoora campus
• Flexible work arrangements

Sound Good? Here’s how to apply

Submit a cover letter, and an up to date copy of your resume. Good luck!

Please address Key Selection Criteria and attach these with your application.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to obtain or currently hold a valid Working with Children Check.