Senior Information Technology Service Management Consultant

Account Delivery Manager | IT Recruitment | Talent Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Must hold a current AGSVA NV2 clearance ACT Based - On‑site only 12 month contract + extensions Overview of the Position We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Service Manager Expert to provide expert‑level advice and development effort relating to Service Management Strategy, Governance, and IT Service Management Policy. This role involves significant organisational influence, leadership, and accountability in key areas, including strategy development, governance, risk management, and incident management. The successful candidate will work onsite in the ACT, with a preference for ACT‑based engagement. Duties Lead and contribute to the review, development, and implementation of organisational‑level IT service management strategy and ITSM policy. Set the organisation's policy for the management of change in live services and test environments. Ensure effective control and treatment of risk. Lead the development of new and improved practices for change control. Measure and monitor adherence to standards and ensure consistent execution of processes across the organisation. Shape and direct ICT incident management strategy, establishing policies and standards aligned with organisational goals. Provide advice and leadership during major incidents, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external partners to minimise impact and ensure swift recovery. Develop organisational capabilities for incident management and promote collaboration across the organisation. Collate information and create reports and insights to support strategy management processes. Develop and communicate plans to drive forward strategy and related change planning. Build and sustain stakeholder engagement, including the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate effectively. Prepare correspondence, briefs, and reports as required, including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration. Skills and Experience Required Demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to the review, development, and implementation of organisational‑level IT service management strategy and ITSM policy. Proven experience successfully negotiating and implementing organisational‑level governance and process change across business, technical, and senior stakeholder groups. Ability to shape and direct ICT incident management and/or ICT change management strategy and process adoption across organisational boundaries. Experience in developing, implementing, and managing systems of control that effectively surface and treat risk. Desirable: Ability to develop professional ITSM streams and career pathways. Desirable: Experience leading the delivery of shared IT services across a large organisation, establishing governance frameworks, and reporting service performance. Desirable: Advanced working knowledge of the ITIL framework, including practice interrelationships and implementation at scale across an organisation. Application Process If you would like to apply, please contact Emma on or email For over 30 years Talent has been redefining the contracting experience with industry leading support, exclusive contractor benefits & a world‑class digital platform ENGAGE to access it all. Apply today to see how we can elevate your career. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Talent by 2x. Get notified about new Information Technology Service Management Consultant jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia . #J-18808-Ljbffr