Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 835347
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Principal ICT Category Manager to be part of our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.
The Principal ICT Category Manager is responsible for ensuring PIRSA achieves maximum value and risk mitigation from all outsourced ICT services through effective delivery of procurement and contract management activities. This role leads the development and maintenance of comprehensive contract management plans, oversees the full procurement lifecycle, and ensures all processes are compliant with agency and whole-of-government policies. The Principal ICT Category Manager facilitates effective procurement planning, tender evaluations, strategic negotiation, establishing and management of ICT contracts, maintaining accurate records, and proactively resolving service issues. The role provides PIRSA ICT with a reliable, efficient, and wholistic procurement and contract management service that supports the agency's strategic objectives and delivers a secure ICT environment for PIRSA and its customers.
The role contributes delivering the agency's priorities including organisational performance as a modern, flexible and responsive organisation that values and develops its people.
The role contributes to delivering Corporate Services directions including providing an efficient, reliable and secure ICT environment that supports PIRSA in delivering services to its customers and takes advantage of new technologies to enable improvements in the way the agency operates.
About Us
South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia's primary industries and regional communities.
We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state's regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.
It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you're ready to join us, apply now!
Benefits
At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.
Special Conditions
* Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
* Ongoing opportunity
* Full time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week
Requirements
* Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
* You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
* Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
* The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
Remuneration
ASO7 - $108,109 min - $116,864 max per annum, plus superannuation
Enquiries
Roger HillManager, ICT Portfolio and Suppliers
Phone: 84290107
Email: **********@sa.gov.au
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Procurement and Contract Management capabilities of the attached role description.
Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form.
Applications close: 11/03/2026 11:45 PM
Attachments:
- Application Guidelines#4.pdf
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- Role Description - ASO7 Principal ICT Category Manager.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.