Technology Vendor And Governance Specialist

Technology Vendor and Governance Specialist Join to apply for the Technology Vendor and Governance Specialist role at Unitywater Technology Vendor and Governance Specialist1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Technology Vendor and Governance Specialist role at Unitywater Direct message the job poster from Unitywater Hiring And Nurturing Talent I Brand Ambassador I Candidate Experience Advocate I Communication Is KeyThis role has become available due to the team member stepping into a new role Collaborate across diverse teams to support innovation Influence strategic decisions and drive real outcomes This role has become available due to the team member stepping into a new role Collaborate across diverse teams to support innovation Influence strategic decisions and drive real outcomes About us: Unitywater operates in one of Australia's most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth.
We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
We think a pretty good job starts here.
About the role: Looking to influence technology outcomes and drive vendor performance that delivers real value?We're seeking a Technology Vendor & Governance Specialist to play a key role in managing strategic vendor relationships, contracts, and performance across our Technology & Digital Solutions function.
In this role, you'll help shape how we engage with our technology partners, ensuring they deliver on commitments, meet operational needs, and support Unitywater's evolving business priorities.
You'll also contribute to governance processes that enable our technology teams to perform at their best, creating transparency, accountability, and alignment between vendors and internal stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team, where your expertise in vendor management and governance will directly support digital transformation and long-term value creation.
About you: Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater.
To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role: The requirements for the position are: What we're looking for: Proven experience in managing external technology vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations including reporting of risks and managing performance, disputes and issues.
Proven experience of managing technology contracts including cloud based multi-sourced and outsourced services including Iaa S, Paa S and Saa S.
Technical experience in ICT operations and service delivery.
Strong experience developing and embedding technology governance and risk frameworks.
Recent experience of Service Now ITSM.
Background in setting and managing IT budgets and financial forecasts.
Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with Queensland Government contract and procurement frameworks.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, Business, Law or a related discipline.
Working at Unitywater: As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits: Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
Tell us what this looks like for youWellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.
Additional information: We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
How to apply: Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.
If you're successful we will need you to undergo a few checks….
We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.
Applications close: COB Friday 8th August 2025 For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.com Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples.
We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all.
We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.
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