Category Officer, Technology and Digital

Category Officer, Technology and Digital

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At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. This is a great opportunity to lead technology and digital procurement, ensuring compliance and effective contract management.

• Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra
• $94,198- $112,011 (depending on experience), plus 15.4% superannuation
• Permanent role
• Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST, Monday, 1 September 2025

The team

The Enterprise Services Group consists of four teams including Finance, Procurement, Property and Contracts, Performance Reporting and Planning and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program. The Group provides a range of support, advice and analysis services across ASIC.

The Procurement, Property and Contracts team is a consolidated procurement support area of expertise to propel efficient, visible procurement and contract management. The team provides category support for Technology, legal and professional services, oversight of high value/risk procurement, and an advisory and educational service to ensure a cost-effective procurement process.

The role

As a Category Officer, you will lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for ASIC Technology & Digital Contractors and Consultants, ensuring compliance and effective contract execution. You will also manage low-value/low-risk procurements, provide strategic advice and prepare necessary documentation in consultation with business and legal advisers. Acting as the key liaison, you will coordinate with stakeholders on all Technology & Digital Contingent Labour procurement matters, negotiate contract terms and maintain procurement databases. Additionally, you will support team members in software, hardware and other Technology & Digital services procurement, assess and report on procurement risks, and drive project delivery within tight timeframes.

You will also conduct procurement activities using Australian Whole of Government Arrangements and Federal Government Panels, manage transactional procurements and facilitate contract change control processes. Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across ASIC, industry and government is crucial. You will ensure financial and non-financial implications of contract variations are assessed, provide ongoing contract management advice, and support the Senior Manager, Technology & Digital and the team with additional responsibilities as needed.

About You

To excel in this role, you should have relevant procurement experience, preferably within the government sector. You will need to demonstrate your ability to provide operational support and advice throughout the entire procurement lifecycle, including strategy, planning, document development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management. A strong understanding of government procurement policies and probity requirements is essential, along with experience using Government Panels and their associated portals like Digital Marketplace, Software Marketplace and Hardware Marketplace. Your ability to assess, analyse and resolve procurement and contracting issues will be crucial.

Strong project management skills, customer focus and attention to detail are key attributes for success. You should possess excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision while being accountable for outcomes. Exceptional written, presentation, and verbal communication skills are necessary, including the ability to simplify complex concepts and influence decision-makers.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application.

Applications close on Monday, 1 September 2025

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration

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