Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Ongoing
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWe are currently seeking applications for a Manager, Category
Management ICT, to join the Commercial and Procurement Branch at
The Department of Treasury & Finance.
Remuneration:ASO8 – Salary Range
($130,046 - $134,956 p.a.).
About the opportunity:
This is a senior commercial leadership role within the Strategic
Contracts Directorate, accountable for the ICT category stream
across the State's portfolio of whole of government ICT agreements.
Working in close partnership with the Office of the Chief
Information Officer, you will set category strategy, shape sourcing
priorities and manage the performance of strategic ICT contracts
that enable delivery of government digital and operational
outcomes.
Reporting to the Chief Negotiation Officer, this role leads the
development and implementation of whole of government ICT category
strategies, identifies and sequences strategic sourcing
opportunities, and maintains oversight of strategically significant
ICT contract portfolios including panels and preferred supply
arrangements.
The portfolio spans enterprise software licensing,
managed platform services, end user computing, telecommunications,
network services and ICT infrastructure.
You will provide high
level commercial and procurement advice to senior executives, lead
strategic supplier engagement across the ICT market, and drive
continuous improvement in category management practice across the
State.
About you
We are looking for an experienced commercial and procurement
professional who can lead at a whole of government level and
operate with confidence in a complex, commercially sensitive and at
times politically sensitive environment.
Working under broad direction, you will be a confident
communicator and influencer, skilled at building effective
relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers and industry
partners, and comfortable translating government priorities into
explicit sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes.
To be successful you will be:




Experienced in leading the planning, establishment and
management of complex and strategically significant contracts
or commercial arrangements.
Experienced in leading and managing professional teams to
deliver high quality outcomes in complex delivery
environments.
Able to provide high level commercial and procurement
advice to senior executives and influence decision making on
complex contractual and category matters.
Skilled at engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
across government and industry, with strong capability in
identifying, assessing and managing commercial, contractual and
procurement risk.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing
category strategies, contract management approaches or
commercial frameworks that deliver value for money, supported
by highly developed written and verbal communication
skills.
About us
At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together
to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now
and into the future.
We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial
policy outcomes.
We play a vital role in providing financial
services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice
to the Government of South Australia.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace
flexibility and embrace diversity.
We believe people are our
most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills,
knowledge and capability of our staff.
About the Commercial and Procurement Branch
The Commercial and Procurement Branch is the government's
lead advisor on commercial strategies, specialist procurement
and strategic contracting.
Within the Branch, the Strategic
Contracts Directorate establishes and manages the State's




portfolio of significant whole of government contracts, working
in partnership with public authorities and the Office of the
Chief Information Officer to deliver value for money and strong
commercial outcomes.
What we offer
Flexible working options
Salary packaging options
Discounted gym membership
Supportive career development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Be Well Program
For a confidential discussion about the role please
contact:
Name: David Penov
Title: Chief Negotiation Officer
Tel: **************
email: ******
Application Instructions:
To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via
I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.
Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and
covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key
selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role.
You
are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a
pre-employment declaration.
The successful applicant will be
required to undergo the appropriate and relevant employment
screening assessment(s) for this role in line with the department's
Employment Screening Policy.
The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal
Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive
workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds,
disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
If you have any
support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if
invited to interview.
Applications close:14/07/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_******.pdf
- Role Statement - ASO8 Manager Category Management ICT.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Manager, Category Management Ict (Adelaide)
🏢 Department Of Treasury & Finance
📍 Adelaide