ICT Procurement Category Lead

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Ready to lead procurement in partnership with key stakeholders, that delivers value and powers digital transformation? Join a progressive local government where your expertise will shape major ICT investments, influence strategic decisions and deliver lasting value for a growing region.

As ICT Procurement Category Lead, you'll drive complex sourcing initiatives, lead category strategy and partner with senior stakeholders to achieve exceptional commercial outcomes. This is your chance to take ownership of a critical portfolio and make a meaningful difference to the Sunshine Coast community.

• Lead Council's ICT procurement portfolio.
• Develop and deliver ICT category strategies.
• Lead complex ICT sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Partner with key stakeholders to maximise value.
• Provide strategic procurement and commercial advice.
• Drive procurement excellence, governance and probity.
• Build capability through coaching and mentoring.
• Champion integrity, transparency and accountability.

About you

You are an experienced ICT procurement professional with a track record of delivering high-value sourcing outcomes in complex environments. Combining strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen, you build trusted relationships, influence decision-making and drive value from technology investments. Most importantly, you're a collaborative leader who inspires others, champions best practice and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to everything you do.

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success leading complex ICT procurement and contract negotiations in regulated environments.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract management.
• Commercially astute with strong category management and problem-solving capability.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and provide strategic advice.
• Sound knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with Queensland Government ICT procurement frameworks, including QITC contracts.
• Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

 Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Susan Suosaari during business hours on 04•• ••• 046.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team ••••@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.