IP Australia administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation for trademarks, patents, design rights and plant breeder's rights (PBR) in Australia. Our vision is to have a world-leading Australian IP system that builds prosperity through innovation. To achieve this, we aim to give our customers efficient access to products and services so they can continue to innovate.

To realise its vision, the Agency is investing in sustainable, technology-based business solutions that are agile, responsive, and readily configured. IP Australia is seeking an experienced partner / vendor to provide resources to undertake comprehensive foundational planning to support the delivery of an optimised administrative system with a focus on implementing robust governance, agile ways of working, appropriate assurance and stage gates, and establishing a strong people and culture foundation for value centered delivery.

The scope of the work could include:

• Assessment of strategic options, a cost-benefit analysis and comprehensive risk analysis.
• Defining business needs through clarifying objectives and prioritising all business requirements (new and existing).
• Cleary define the target Minimal Viable Product (MVP), ultimate target state and ongoing requirement prioritisation
• Recommend a fit for purpose and robust governance model that empowers effective assurance and aligns with a mature agile delivery.
• Adopt a formalized agile delivery capability with a strong value focus.
• Drive a culture focused on delivery, accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop a benefits realization and change strategy.
• Ensure program risk management aligns with IP Australia’s enterprise risk framework.

An extension may be granted based on IP Australia’s discretion.

WHS Requirements for access to IP Australia Premises during the Term of the work order.