Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11458

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 protected, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 31st December 2027

Job Location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne

This role leads the ICT Sourcing function, overseeing technology procurement, governance, compliance with VGPB policies, and continuous improvement. It partners with business stakeholders, procurement teams, agencies and government departments to ensure sourcing plans support organisational priorities, budgets and value for money.

Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing complex procurements, advising executives, engaging and negotiating with suppliers, monitoring market trends, and managing commercial risks. The role also ensures fair and ethical procurement, provides assurance on sourcing decisions, and leads and develops the sourcing team while promoting collaboration, capability, continuous improvement and high performance.

Whatwe’relooking for(Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who

- Leads and develops people, builds an engaged, accountable, high-performing team aligned to VPS values and outcomes.
- Builds strong stakeholder partnerships, understands stakeholder needs and context to achieve shared, practical outcomes.
- Brings strong commercial acumen, maximises value, manages expenditure and balances commercial, financial and operational risks.
- Leads strategic procurement and category management, develops sourcing strategies aligned to government priorities, market conditions and organisational objectives.




- Provides procurement expertise and assurance, applies policy, governance, contract law, market analysis and negotiation skills to deliver compliant, effective sourcing outcomes.

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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 approached for high-value, complex ICT procurement (Mandatory)
- Experience leading people (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.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 15th of September****2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Anna C Hardie, Director Technology Investment and Commercial Assurance at[email protected]

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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Applications close Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

31 August 2026

📌 Manager IT Sourcing (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne