ICT Procurement Specialist

• Information Technology Services

• Full-time (100%), permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 – $132,247.57 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

As an ICT Procurement Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling The University of Queensland’s digital ecosystem by delivering strategic sourcing, category management and contract management across complex ICT portfolios. Working within Information Technology Services, you will partner closely with IT leaders, legal specialists and suppliers to ensure procurement outcomes that are commercially sound, policy compliant and future focused. This is a highly collaborative environment where your expertise will directly support teaching, research and engagement across one of Australia’s leading universities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and contributing to end‑to‑end ICT sourcing activities, including procurement planning, tender development, evaluation and contract execution, requiring a highly hands-on approach to deliver outcomes.

• Drive procurement initiatives across ICT categories, applying market analysis, spend insights, and stakeholder engagement to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies and category plans.

• Actively manage vendor engagements and commercial negotiations, working closely with internal stakeholders and Legal to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.

• Provide practical, front-line procurement expertise, supporting stakeholders across the University through sourcing events (including publishing tenders, managing platforms, and maintaining records) while balancing competing priorities.

You are a confident and commercially astute procurement professional who thrives in complex, stakeholder‑rich environments. You bring both strategic insight and operational rigour to your work, along with a genuine commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will have:

• A degree in Information Technology, Law, Commerce, Business, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience leading significant ICT procurement activities within a large, complex organisation

• Strong knowledge of procurement policy, governance and contract management frameworks, ideally in a public sector or university setting

• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders and suppliers

• High‑level analytical capability with experience translating data into actionable procurement strategies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

• A collaborative, values‑driven approach aligned to UQ’s commitment to integrity, accountability and respect

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tony Thompson, Senior ICT Procurement Manager via [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64983).