ICT Procurement Specialist

Exclaim IT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major program impact

Government procurement exposure

Multidisciplinary teams

Digital modernization initiatives

Job summary

Exclaim IT is seeking an experienced ICT Procurement Specialist to support a major, multi-year digital transformation program within the Queensland public sector. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract development under QITC, and supplier management across complex procurements.

The successful candidate will develop and negotiate ICT contracts, provide commercial advice, and ensure governance, compliance and value-for-money throughout the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience developing ICT contracts under the QITC framework.
• Strong experience in strategic ICT procurement including sourcing strategies, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage complex ICT or professional services contracts including supplier performance and risk management.
• Knowledge of Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026).
• Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear contractual deliverables and measurable acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing approaches aligned with project priorities, commercial risks and delivery objectives.
• Undertake procurement planning, market research and supplier engagement to identify appropriate sourcing solutions.
• Prepare tender documentation, specifications, statements of work and evaluation plans.
• Coordinate tender processes and evaluations, ensuring probity, transparency and appropriate documentation.
• Develop, negotiate and manage ICT contracts using QITC, including contract schedules, deliverables, acceptance criteria, payment milestones and supplier obligations.
• Provide commercial advice on contract structures, risk allocation, pricing and contractual arrangements.
• Manage supplier performance, contract variations, extensions, milestone payments and commercial issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Support change control, staged delivery requirements, transition arrangements and contract exit planning.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, procurement teams, contract owners and legal advisers to achieve effective commercial outcomes.
• Apply relevant Queensland Government procurement policies and contracting frameworks, including QPP 2026.
• Undertake non-ICT procurement activities as required.

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced ICT Procurement Specialist to support a major, multi-year digital transformation program within the Queensland public sector.

This role will focus on strategic sourcing, commercial advisory, ICT contract development and supplier management across complex technology and professional services procurements. You will work collaboratively with procurement specialists, project teams and key stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose commercial outcomes while maintaining procurement governance, compliance and value for money.

The successful candidate must have practical experience developing, negotiating and managing ICT contracts under the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing approaches aligned with project priorities, commercial risks and delivery objectives.

• Undertake procurement planning, market research and supplier engagement to identify appropriate sourcing solutions.

• Prepare tender documentation, specifications, statements of work and evaluation plans.

• Coordinate tender processes and evaluations, ensuring probity, transparency and appropriate documentation.

• Develop, negotiate and manage ICT contracts using QITC, including contract schedules, deliverables, acceptance criteria, payment milestones and supplier obligations.

• Provide commercial advice on contract structures, risk allocation, pricing and contractual arrangements.

• Manage supplier performance, contract variations, extensions, milestone payments and commercial issues throughout the contract lifecycle.

• Support change control, staged delivery requirements, transition arrangements and contract exit planning.

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, procurement teams, contract owners and legal advisers to achieve effective commercial outcomes.

• Apply relevant Queensland Government procurement policies and contracting frameworks, including QPP 2026.

• Undertake non-ICT procurement activities as required.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated practical experience developing, negotiating and managing ICT contracts under the QITC framework.

• Strong experience in strategic ICT procurement, including sourcing strategies, tendering, market engagement and commercial negotiations.

• Proven ability to manage complex ICT or professional services contracts, including supplier performance, payment milestones, variations and risk management.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of the Queensland Procurement Policy 2026 (QPP 2026).

• Experience translating business and technical requirements into clear contractual deliverables and measurable acceptance criteria.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supporting large-scale, multi-year digital transformation or modernisation programs.

• Experience working within a central procurement function while embedded in a project delivery team.

• Exposure to procurement involving digital platforms, AI, automation, data services or service assurance.

• Experience procuring both ICT solutions and professional services.

• Experience across Queensland Government, other public sector organisations or large private sector environments.

• Familiarity with GITC and General Goods and Services contracting frameworks.

Skills and Experience

• Strong commercial acumen, strategic sourcing and contract negotiation skills.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management capabilities.

• Ability to identify, assess and manage procurement, supplier and contractual risks.

• Strong understanding of procurement governance, probity, compliance and value-for-money principles.

• Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and competing deadlines within a complex project environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with procurement specialists, project teams, legal advisers and senior stakeholders.

• High levels of integrity, attention to detail and accountability.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a major Queensland Government digital transformation program.

• Exposure to complex ICT procurement, strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations.

• Work alongside experienced procurement specialists and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Opportunity to contribute to significant technology modernisation initiatives involving digital platforms, data and automation.

• Broaden your experience in government procurement, contract management and commercial advisory.

• Make a meaningful contribution to improved public services through effective procurement and supplier management.