Vendor Management Agreement Template for Australia

1. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Required for critical service providers or high-risk vendors

2. Modern Slavery Compliance: Required for agreements where the annual spend exceeds relevant thresholds

3. Security Requirements: Required for vendors with access to systems or sensitive data

4. Work Health and Safety: Required for vendors performing on-site services

5. Environmental Compliance: Required for vendors whose services have environmental impacts

6. Subcontracting: Required when vendor may need to engage subcontractors

7. Change Control: Required for complex or long-term service arrangements

8. Transition and Exit: Required for complex services requiring detailed transition arrangements

9. Service Credits: Required for critical services with specific performance requirements

10. Parent Company Guarantee: Required for high-value contracts or where vendor's financial stability is crucial

1. Schedule 1 - Services Description: Detailed description of services to be provided

2. Schedule 2 - Fee Schedule: Detailed pricing, rates, and payment terms

3. Schedule 3 - Service Levels and KPIs: Specific performance metrics and measurement criteria

4. Schedule 4 - Governance and Reporting: Detailed reporting requirements and governance framework

5. Schedule 5 - Insurance Requirements: Specific insurance types and coverage levels required

6. Schedule 6 - Form of Performance Report: Template for regular performance reporting

7. Schedule 7 - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable

8. Schedule 8 - Security Requirements: Detailed security protocols and requirements

9. Appendix A - Definitions: Extended list of defined terms if required

10. Appendix B - Contact Details: Key contact information for both parties