Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Technology Strategy & Governance team as a IT Contract and Procurement Advisor.  If you’re a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, we’d love you to apply. 

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

We’re all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As an IT Contracts & Procurement Advisor, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities and contract governance across key IT vendor categories. You’ll partner closely with stakeholders to deliver sourcing outcomes, manage vendor performance, and ensure compliance with ART’s procurement frameworks.

You will be responsible for: 

• Providing expert advice to stakeholders on procurement frameworks, policies, and best practices to support informed decision-making
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies, sourcing plans, and governance frameworks for IT vendors and contracts
• Leading and delivering sourcing activities, including preparation of tender documentation and management of evaluation processes
• Managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract terms and performance measures
• Managing strategic vendor relationships and ensuring contract performance, compliance, and accuracy of documentation
• Identifying and managing contractual, commercial, and operational risks, including preparing briefing materials for stakeholders
• Monitoring vendor compliance obligations and supporting audit activities, including implementing corrective actions where required
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across IT procurement and contract management practices

This role is a 12-month maximum term contract opportunity. 

📍 Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne. 

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:  

• Experience in IT procurement, contract management, or vendor governance within a complex organisation
• Strong ability to develop, review, and negotiate contracts, including interpreting commercial terms and performance metrics
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership or executive audiences
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Experience analysing information and preparing high quality reports or briefing materials to support recommendations and decision making
• A solid understanding of procurement frameworks, governance, and risk management practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly for reporting and documentation
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments is highly regarded
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business or procurement, or equivalent experience (CIPS accreditation desirable)

Desirable: Experience using procurement, financial or risk systems, and knowledge of ITIL practices.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 11:30pm 3 June 2026. 

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.