Up to $130ph + Super
Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid - 2+ days/week in office)
Contract: 12 months + 2 x 12-month extensions
Start Date: August 2025
Hours: Up to 40 hrs/week
Stand-down Periods: Mandated breaks over Christmas and other program-aligned intervals, estimated 32 weeks worked over 12 months
Shape the future of ICT service delivery. A high-profile government program is seeking a senior ICT Procurement Manager to lead a major market approach and contractual transformation. This is a rare opportunity to influence the full outsourcing lifecycle, from initiation through to transition, within a modernising technology environment.
Your New Role
As the ICT Procurement Manager, you'll be the contractual lead for a strategic sourcing initiative.
You'll:
* Develop the full RFT suite and supporting artefacts for a major ICT services engagement.
* Draft complex contractual documentation aligned with governance and approval processes.
* Lead evaluation, negotiation, and transition activities across the procurement lifecycle.
* Collaboration with costing and requirements leads to shaping performance and governance frameworks.
* Provide expert advice on procurement risk mitigation, compliance, and contract management.
* Work closely with legal and business stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
What You'll Bring
To thrive in this role, you'll offer:
* 15+ years' experience in ICT outsourcing and strategic procurement advisory.
* Deep knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules and their application in ICT contexts.
* Proven ability to manage complex procurements, draft high-value contracts, and lead negotiations.
* Strong understanding of ICT licencing, service delivery models, and transition planning.
* Exceptional stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
* Legal qualifications and extensive contract management experience (highly desirable).
* Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with flexible attendance cycles.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' or forward your CV to Orlena Prosser at orlena.prosser@hays.com.au or call Orlena on 02 6112 7639 with any more questions.