Senior Specialist IT Sourcing

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

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne seeks a Senior Specialist IT Sourcing to provide expert procurement advice and lead complex ICT sourcing programs. You will develop sourcing strategies, engage the market, negotiate contracts and deliver value-for-money outcomes while ensuring government procurement compliance.

You will build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships, manage commercial risk, prepare governance documentation and support negotiations and awards.

Qualifications

• Mandatory tertiary qualification in commerce, law, procurement, business or related discipline.
• Minimum five years demonstrated expertise in leading strategic sourcing approaches for high-value ICT procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex ICT sourcing activities and develops sourcing strategies.
• Negotiates contracts and delivers value-for-money outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with Victorian Government procurement, probity and risk requirements.
• Builds stakeholder and supplier relationships and manages commercial risks.
• Prepares procurement and governance documentation and supports contract awards.
• Shares specialist knowledge and coaches colleagues while supporting category planning.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Procurement management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiations

Education

Tertiary qualification in commerce, law, procurement, business or related discipline

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand 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.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’resomeone who:

• 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’llbring:

• 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 berequired.

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.

For further information about the role, please contact Olga Swiderska, Manager IT Sourcing, at **************@transport.vic.gov.au.

Redeployees

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