Introduction

Brunel are partnered with a leading energy company to deliver the best work opportunities for IT & Technical professionals within Australia. We are currently seeking a Licensing Operations Adviser to join on a 6-month contract based in Perth.

What are you going to do 

The Licensing Operations Adviser plays a pivotal role in delivering and evolving software licensing as a strategic service across the enterprise. This role oversees the end-to-end licensing lifecycle, ensures compliance, drives cost optimisation, and partners with both internal stakeholders and Managed Service Providers. Working across global teams, the Adviser will champion licensing excellence and deliver measurable value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Champion licensing as a value-adding service across the business.

  • Manage the full licensing lifecycle: allocations, purchases, installations, and compliance.

  • Act as the escalation point for licensing issues across internal teams, vendors, and business units.

  • Represent licensing in project intake and readiness forums to embed requirements early.

  • Maintain visibility of the license portfolio, addressing gaps and onboarding assets.

  • Identify and execute optimisation opportunities such as consolidation and re-harvesting.

  • Lead cost-saving initiatives and ensure value through vendor engagement.

  • Manage vendor contracts and relationships to maximise value and reduce spend.

  • Act as focal point for license integration during M&A activity.

  • Deliver accurate, actionable reporting on utilisation, compliance, and spend.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in software licensing operations within a large enterprise.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft licensing (Azure allocations, reservations, True-Up), Adobe, and SAP.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work across functional and cultural boundaries.

  • Experience managing or working with offshore teams (India preferred).

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

  • Analytical mindset with focus on data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

  • Experience in contract management and vendor negotiations.

  • ITAM certification highly regarded.

What we offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge licensing projects with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

You will receive an industry leading daily rate throughout your contract, including regular meetings with Brunel to ensure all contract conditions are exceeding expectations.

Your initial contract will be for 6 months, with review to extend at the end of the initial period.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a specialist consultancy providing ICT & Technical staff to the mining, energy, infrastructure, and utilities industries. Choosing Brunel opens the door to increased exposure across your industry and the security of having multiple clients to work with following your initial assignment.

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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