ICT Procurement and Sourcing Lead

The ICT Procurement and Sourcing Lead is responsible for leading procurement planning, sourcing strategies and procurement governance across the Information Services Division (ISD). The role provides a single point of coordination for divisional procurement activities, ensuring sourcing outcomes are aligned with business priorities, government procurement policies and departmental governance requirements.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with government or corporate procurement requirements.
• Experience preparing ICT procurement documentation, evaluation materials and executive approval submissions.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management and probity principles.
• Experience in ICT procurement, software licensing, cloud services, managed services and technology sourcing.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse business areas.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace 

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.