This is a IT Contracts Specialist (Technology Assets & Software) role with WaterNSW based in Sydney, NSW, AU WaterNSW Role Seniority - senior More about the IT Contracts Specialist (Technology Assets & Software) role at WaterNSW 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! The Role This is a senior specialist opportunity for a commercially astute professional who can go well beyond maintaining asset registers. You will play a key role in optimising multi-million-dollar technology investments, providing financial insight, forecasting, and value-for-money analysis across WaterNSW’s digital asset and contract portfolio. The role demands strong capability in financial planning, cost trend analysis, renewal forecasting, and commercial risk management, combined with a deep understanding of ICT asset lifecycles and vendor contracts. You will partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and Technology leaders to shape renewal strategies, challenge cost drivers, and inform strategic sourcing and investment decisions. This role is ideal for candidates who are confident turning asset and contract data into executive-level insight and influencing outcomes—rather than simply maintaining systems or registers. You will be trusted to provide specialist advice, identify optimisation opportunities, and ensure technology assets deliver sustainable value across their full lifecycle. What We Are Looking For Tertiary qualifications in Business, Procurement, IT, or related discipline. Understanding of ICT hardware and software lifecycle. Familiarity with procurement processes, compliance requirements, and reporting. Demonstrated experience in Information and Communications technology specifically regarding contract management including procurement, negotiation and ongoing contract management. Extensive relationship management skills demonstrated ability to proactively and effectively provide high quality customer service, vendor management and high-level interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing vendor relationships. Demonstrated understanding of ICT hardware and software lifecycle and licencing. Strong analytical and financial skills. Current NSW Drivers Licence 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: Nathan Hollis (Nathan.Hollis@waternsw.com.au ) Please note applications for this position will close on 06 February 2026, 5.00 pm. Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or recruitment@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. Apply Now Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the WaterNSW team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Optimising technology investments Providing specialist advice Collaborating with teams Key Strengths Financial planning Contract management Analytical skills Relationship management Communication skills Project management A Final Note: This is a role with WaterNSW not with Hatch.
