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Procurement Officer - ICT Contracts (Government)

Location : Canberra, Melbourne, or Brisbane (Hybrid options available)

2 days in office location above 3 remotely.

Contract Type : Initial 6-month contract with likely extension

Rate : APS6 / EL1 Equivalent - Competitive daily / hourly rates

Clearance : Must hold or be eligible for a National Police Check

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled ICT Procurement Officer / Contract Specialist to support the delivery of complex ICT sourcing initiatives across major government programs.

This is a critical role responsible for managing end-to-end procurement lifecycles, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, and delivering high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end procurement process for ICT goods and services in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) or relevant state frameworks.

Draft, review, and negotiate ICT contracts including Statements of Work (SoWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and licensing agreements .

Collaborate with stakeholders across project management, legal, finance, and technical teams to align procurement strategies.

Conduct market analysis, engage suppliers, and run competitive sourcing activities including RFQs, RFTs, and RFPs .

Oversee contract compliance, risk management, and supplier performance.

Maintain accurate procurement documentation including approvals, justifications, and contract registers .

Provide internal guidance and training on procurement processes and best practice.

Support broader ICT transformation programs through strategic sourcing and contract advice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

Proven experience in ICT procurement and contract management , ideally within a government or large corporate setting.

Strong understanding of CPRs or equivalent public sector procurement policies.

Experience drafting and negotiating a range of ICT contracts (cloud services, software, hardware, managed services).

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities with a high level of detail and commercial acumen.

Familiarity with procurement systems, particularly TechnologyOne ERP .

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge of BuyICT panels , Whole-of-Government contracts , or vendor ecosystems

Experience in a central corporate procurement team

Procurement Officer - ICT Contracts (Government)

Location : Canberra, Melbourne, or Brisbane (Hybrid options available)

2 days in office location above 3 remotely.

Contract Type : Initial 6-month contract with likely extension

Rate : APS6 / EL1 Equivalent - Competitive daily / hourly rates

Clearance : Must hold or be eligible for a National Police Check

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled ICT Procurement Officer / Contract Specialist to support the delivery of complex ICT sourcing initiatives across major government programs.

This is a critical role responsible for managing end-to-end procurement lifecycles, ensuring compliance with procurement frameworks, and delivering high-quality, value-for-money outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end procurement process for ICT goods and services in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) or relevant state frameworks.

Draft, review, and negotiate ICT contracts including Statements of Work (SoWs), Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and licensing agreements .

Collaborate with stakeholders across project management, legal, finance, and technical teams to align procurement strategies.

Conduct market analysis, engage suppliers, and run competitive sourcing activities including RFQs, RFTs, and RFPs .

Oversee contract compliance, risk management, and supplier performance.

Maintain accurate procurement documentation including approvals, justifications, and contract registers .

Provide internal guidance and training on procurement processes and best practice.

Support broader ICT transformation programs through strategic sourcing and contract advice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

Proven experience in ICT procurement and contract management , ideally within a government or large corporate setting.

Strong understanding of CPRs or equivalent public sector procurement policies.

Experience drafting and negotiating a range of ICT contracts (cloud services, software, hardware, managed services).

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ability to juggle multiple priorities with a high level of detail and commercial acumen.

Familiarity with procurement systems, particularly TechnologyOne ERP .

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

Procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS , Cert IV in Government Procurement & Contracting )

Knowledge of BuyICT panels , Whole-of-Government contracts , or vendor ecosystems

Experience in a central corporate procurement team

Desired Skills and Experience

Strong knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) or relevant state procurement frameworks

Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end ICT procurement processes

Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating ICT contracts (e.g., SoWs, MSAs, software licensing, cloud services)

Ability to lead RFQ, RFT, and RFP processes, including supplier engagement and evaluation

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical, legal, and financial teams

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage multiple procurements simultaneously

Commercial acumen with the ability to assess value-for-money and manage procurement risks

Experience using procurement or ERP systems, particularly TechnologyOne

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including contract documentation and reporting

Ability to provide guidance and training on procurement best practices and compliance requirements

Experience working within a corporate procurement or centralised procurement function (desirable)

Familiarity with BuyICT panels, whole-of-government arrangements, and ICT vendor ecosystems (desirable)

Formal qualifications in procurement such as CIPS or Cert IV in Government Procurement & Contracting (desirable)

Eamon Ridgway

Consultant

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