Senior Specialist IT Sourcing

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Specialist IT Sourcing at Department of Transport and Planning Melbourne focuses on delivering value-for-money ICT sourcing through strategic procurement. You will lead complex sourcing activities, engage the market and negotiate contracts while ensuring compliance with government requirements.

You’ll build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, develop governance documentation and coach colleagues to elevate category planning.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience leading strategic sourcing for high-value ICT procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen with market insight and risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert commercial and procurement advice and lead ICT sourcing activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies, engage the market, negotiate contracts and deliver value-for-money outcomes.
• Build stakeholder and supplier relationships and support governance documentation.

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, procurement, business or related discipline or equivalent experience (Mandatory)

Minimum five years demonstrated expertise in leading strategic sourcing approaches for high-value, complex, preferably ICT procurement initiatives

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Title: Senior Specialist IT Sourcing

Requisition ID: 12602

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 6 Oct 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Senior Specialist IT Sourcing provides expert commercial and procurement advice and leads complex ICT sourcing activities. The role develops sourcing strategies, engages the market, negotiates contracts and delivers value-for-money outcomes while ensuring compliance with Victorian Government procurement, probity and risk requirements.

The role builds stakeholder and supplier relationships, manages commercial risks, prepares procurement and governance documentation, and supports negotiations and contract awards. It also contributes to improving sourcing practices, tools and processes, shares specialist knowledge, coaches colleagues and supports category planning. The role operates independently without formal people-management responsibility.

What We’re Looking For

• Brings strong commercial and procurement acumen, using market insights, financial principles and risk awareness to maximise value and manage commercial outcomes.
• Thinks strategically and critically, connecting procurement decisions to broader organisational and government priorities and solving complex problems effectively.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, influences outcomes and gains buy-in by understanding needs, organisational context and commercial priorities.
• Leads complex sourcing, market engagement and commercial negotiations, balancing value, risk, market conditions and long-term outcomes.
• Applies procurement policy, governance and contract requirements confidently, while strengthening commercial practices, partnerships and capability across the team.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, procurement, business or related discipline or equivalent experience (Mandatory)
• Minimum five years demonstrated expertise in leading strategic sourcing approaches for high-value, complex, preferably ICT procurement initiatives (Mandatory)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

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For further information about the role, please contact Olga Swiderska, Manager IT Sourcing, at [e-mail].