Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12602
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 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.
What we’re looking for
You’re someone who:
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Qualifications and experience
You’ll bring:
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
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 21st October 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 Olga Swiderska, Manager IT Sourcing, 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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