Head of IT Procurement

Anglicare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing programs

Gym discounts

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney seeks a seasoned Head of IT Procurement to lead technology sourcing, vendor management and commercial strategy across DigiTech. You will steer multi‑year category plans and govern major supplier relationships, ensuring value, risk, and service continuity align with organisational objectives.

You will partner with Finance, Legal, Cyber Security and other leaders to drive impactful investments and cost optimisation, while developing the team and procurement governance across the

Qualifications

• Significant senior experience across technology procurement and vendor management.
• Proven track record in high‑value technology sourcing and negotiations.
• Experience shaping procurement strategies in large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead technology commercial strategy and multi‑year category plans.
• Provide strategic advice on major technology investments and sourcing decisions.
• Govern supplier governance, contracts, licensing and risk management.
• Oversee technology expenditure, renewals and benefits realization.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Cyber Security and other leaders on supplier decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement of procurement and supplier governance.

Skills

Senior procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Education

Business/Commerce/Procurement degree

Job description

Transform lives, every single day At Anglicare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, we’ve been serving people in need, enriching lives and strengthening communities. Our Digital, Data and Technology team, DigiTech, plays an important role in enabling Anglicare to deliver better outcomes for our people and the communities we serve. We’re looking for an experienced Head of IT Procurement to lead our technology procurement, commercial management and strategic supplier function. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how Anglicare sources, manages and maximises value from its technology investments.

As Head of IT Procurement, you’ll set the direction for technology procurement and commercial strategy across DigiTech, providing leadership across strategic sourcing, supplier governance, contracts, licensing and technology expenditure. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders across DigiTech, ResiTech, Finance, Legal, Cyber Security, Risk, Architecture and Delivery to help shape investment decisions and ensure commercial outcomes balance value, capability, risk, security and service continuity.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and lead Anglicare’s technology commercial strategy, multi-year category strategies, procurement operating model and governed roadmap, aligned with technology strategy, investment priorities and financial objectives
• Provide strategic commercial advice on major technology investments and sourcing decisions
• Establish strong governance and performance frameworks for strategic technology suppliers and managed service providers, including remediation, renegotiation, transition and exit planning
• Maintain oversight of technology expenditure, commitments, renewals, commercial risks and benefits
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Cyber Security, Risk, DigiTech and ResiTech leaders on supplier and investment decisions
• Lead continuous improvement across procurement, commercial management and supplier governance
• Lead and develop the technology procurement and commercial function, building capability and accountability across the team

What you’ll bring

You're a commercially astute technology procurement leader who can operate strategically while still getting close to complex negotiations and critical supplier relationships. You will also have:

• Significant senior experience across technology procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial management and vendor management
• A strong track record leading complex, high‑value technology sourcing and commercial negotiations
• Experience developing procurement, sourcing or commercial strategies within a large, complex organisation
• A strong understanding of technology categories such as cloud, infrastructure, telecommunications, cyber security, applications, software and managed services
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic supplier, contract management and third‑party risk governance
• Strong financial capability across technology spend, forecasting, cost optimisation and benefits realisation
• The ability to influence executives and navigate complex, cross‑functional stakeholder environments
• Experience leading and developing people and building high‑performing functional capability
• A relevant qualification in Business, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Technology or a related discipline, with postgraduate or professional procurement qualifications highly regarded

Why Anglicare Sydney?

This is an opportunity to use your commercial and technology expertise in an organisation where your work contributes to something bigger. On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Flexible work options to support work‑life balance
• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Application Close Date: November 29, 2026

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian‑based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities.

Joining our team means becoming part of a values‑led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish.

Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take‑home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.