ICT Procurement Specialist

1. Introduction

The Department of Parliamentary Services require the engagement of specialist ICT commercial expertise to support high-value, high-risk ICT procurements, uplift procurement maturity, and provide expert advisory support to complex programs of work. This Statement of Requirements covers:

• Multiple (2 or more ) ICT Procurement Specialists

2. Specialist ICT Procurement Specialist(s) (Multiple 2 or More roles)

Senior ICT Procurement Specialist and ICT Procurement Specialist

Purpose: Deliver end-to-end ICT procurement across high-value, high-risk programs, while uplifting procurement maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver complex procurements in accordance with CPRs, PGPA Act and internal frameworks.
• Develop procurement artefacts: SoRs, RFTs, Evaluation Plans, Negotiation Plans.
• Lead evaluations, moderation, and contract negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice to programs.
• Support governance and probity requirements.
• Contribute to procurement maturity uplift, including templates and training.

Required Skills & Experience:

•  experience in government (10+ years for Senior ICT procurement Specialist, 5+ years for ICT procurement Specialist)
• Proven experience in high-risk or multi-million dollar procurements.
• Strong CPR, PGPA and panel knowledge.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement.

Deliverables:

• Procurement Plans, SoRs, RFTs.
• Moderation and evaluation reports.
• Contract negotiation artefacts.
• Monthly status and risk updates.

3. Contract Term

Proposed engagement term: 12 months, with two 12 month options.

4. Reporting Requirements

Resources will report to the Head of Commercial / ICT Commercial Management and Branch Manager Digital Capability and Operations Branch and provide reporting in line with DPS Project and procurement reporting requirements.

5. Security & Compliance

Resources must hold or be eligible for NV1 clearance and comply with confidentiality, PGPA Act, COI, and departmental security policies.

Estimated start date: Monday, 12 January 2026

Initial contract duration: 12 Months

Extension term: 12 months

Number of extensions: 2

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: Hybrid