Strategic ICT Procurement & Contracts Lead

Australian Department of Finance; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Finance in Canberra, ACT is seeking a Senior ICT Procurement & Contracts Officer to lead the central procurement and contract management function within the CPT. You will work with executives to ensure high-quality procurement outcomes and value for money across ICT programs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with the CPRs, and the ability to manage multiple priority streams in a dynamic public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ICT procurement and contract management.
• Ability to apply Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs).
• Experience supervising a team and managing BAU workloads.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ICT Contracts and Procurement Team (CPT) and delegate BAU ICT procurement requests.
• Provide tailored procurement and contract advice under CPRs.
• Supervise activities to meet governance goals and provide clear guidance.
• Drive complex procurement activities for internal stakeholders.
• Draft contracts, statements of requirements, procurement plans and evaluation reports.
• Participate in complex evaluation processes.
• Maintain service levels for the central procurement function.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Job description

Australian Department of Finance in Canberra, ACT is seeking a Senior ICT Procurement & Contracts Officer to lead the central procurement and contract management function within the CPT. You will work with executives to ensure high-quality procurement outcomes and value for money across ICT programs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with the CPRs, and the ability to manage multiple priority streams in a dynamic public-sector environment.