Job Description

Make a meaningful impact on Queensland's digital transformation — this is your opportunity to bring your procurement expertise to a high-profile government ICT program. If you thrive in complex, governed environments and want your work to matter, keep reading.

THE ROLE

Talent Street is partnering with a Queensland State Government agency to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer on a contract basis, based in Queensland. Working within a fast-paced ICT program, you'll provide end-to-end procurement, contract management, and commercial support across a portfolio of technology and digital transformation initiatives. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you'll work closely with project managers, business stakeholders, vendors, and departmental procurement teams to deliver value-for-money outcomes while maintaining full compliance with government governance frameworks and legislative requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Coordinating and supporting end-to-end procurement activities, including market approaches, requests for quotation, requests for tender, and evaluation processes
• Managing contract administration including obligations, deliverables, milestones, variations, renewals, and extensions
• Providing expert procurement and contract management advice to project teams, senior managers, and key stakeholders
• Monitoring vendor and supplier performance against contracted service levels, KPIs, and obligations — escalating issues and recommending corrective actions
• Tracking contract expenditure, supporting budget forecasting, invoice validation, and financial reporting
• Identifying and managing procurement and contract risks, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation strategies
• Preparing governance reports, briefing papers, and contract performance reports for senior leadership and governance bodies
• Supporting audit, assurance, and compliance activities while maintaining accurate and auditable procurement records
• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes, templates, and governance practices

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, or commercial support within a government, ICT, or large organisational environment
• Strong working knowledge of contract management principles, procurement processes, vendor performance management, and compliance frameworks
• Experience interpreting contract terms and monitoring supplier performance against agreed obligations
• Solid financial management skills including expenditure tracking, forecasting, and value-for-money reporting
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in Queensland Government or other highly regulated procurement environments
• Background supporting ICT, digital transformation, or professional services procurement
• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Commerce, Business, Contract Management, Law, or a related field
• Procurement Certification Level 3 or higher

ABOUT TALENT STREET

Talent Street is a specialist technology recruitment agency connecting top IT professionals with leading organisations across Australia.

TO APPLY

Apply now or contact David Clarke at Talent Street on dclarke@talentstreet.com.au for a confidential conversation.