ICT Commercial Specialist | NSW Government

SB Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Government is seeking an ICT Commercial Specialist to support the development and implementation of ICT procurement projects. The role focuses on commercial, procurement and contract management across ICT initiatives, ensuring governance and probity throughout the process.

Based in Sydney CBD with a hybrid working arrangement, this 6-month contract reports to the Manager, ICT Commercial and offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact government ICT programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT procurement, commercial or contract management, ideally within government.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement, NSW Government policy, probity and governance.
• Experience managing tenders, contracts, renewals, variations and suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial, procurement and contract support across ICT projects and operations.
• Develop and coordinate tender, sourcing and procurement documentation.
• Facilitate procurement evaluations, approvals and contract processes.
• Maintain contract registers, procurement records and supplier performance data.
• Support contract renewals, supplier management and procurement planning.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Government procurement policy and governance requirements.
• Provide commercial reporting and advice to support informed decision-making and value for money.

Skills

ICT procurement

Commercial management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Governance & probity

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Job description

ICT Commercial Specialist | NSW Government

The Company… This NSW Government department plays a crucial role in the wellbeing of the people of NSW and is currently delivering a range of important projects across the state. This highly regarded government organisation is seeking an experienced ICT Commercial Specialist to support the development and implementation of commercial and procurement projects.

The successful candidate will have strong public sector experience, along with a sound understanding of contemporary strategic procurement approaches and best practice, with a particular focus on ICT.

Please note: This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension, offering a hybrid working arrangement based in Sydney CBD.

The Job…

Reporting into the Manager, ICT Commercial, in this commercial and procurement focused role, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide commercial, procurement and contract support across ICT projects and operations.
• Develop and coordinate tender, sourcing and procurement documentation.
• Facilitate procurement evaluations, approvals and contract processes.
• Maintain contract registers, procurement records and supplier performance data.
• Support contract renewals, supplier management and procurement planning.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Government procurement policy and governance requirements.
• Provide commercial reporting and advice to support informed decision-making and value for money.

You…

To be successful in this role, you must have experience in the following areas:

• Experience in ICT procurement, commercial or contract management, ideally within government.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement, NSW Government policy, probity and governance.
• Experience managing tenders, contracts, renewals, variations and suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).