The Branch is committed to building staff capability through formal training and qualifications relating to procurement and contract management, and provides the opportunity to leverage these skills on behalf of the Major Capability and ICT Divisions. SVMB is responsible for leading engagement with people vendors to on board the large contractor workforce utilised by the capability development and delivery areas. This also includes strategic workforce planning and centralised talent acquisition for the Technology and Major Capability Group. The IT Procurement (ITP) Section, within Sourcing and Vendor Management Branch (SVMB), is a centre of excellence that provides subject matter expertise and highly skilled Procurement Officers and Commercial Managers to advise on and undertake all technology and capability related ICT procurements and ongoing commercial management of software and cloud contracts across the Home Affairs Portfolio. The Section delivers the following end to end services: Procurement of IT hardware; and Procurement of IT software, software renewals and professional services. Our ideal candidate Demonstrate ethical behaviour and integrity to enhance team culture and contribute to a positive workplace Attention to detail in procurement and contract documentation Interpersonal effectiveness to build rapport and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships Act consistently in accordance with integrity frameworks and behaviours including ethical decision making Commitment to developing team capability. The key duties of the position include Conduct IT procurement preparation activities Communicate with stakeholders and provide advice on complex or sensitive IT procurement enquires Conduct financial management activities Supervise a procurement team, where required Conduct procurement risk management. Additional information Role requirements/qualifications: Professionalism in representing the Department to internal and external stakeholders Ethical decision making and behaviour Act consistently in accordance with integrity frameworks and behaviours. Desirable: Certificate IV in Government (Procurement and Contracting) or higher.