Urgent ICT Procurement Advisor

Position profile

Job no: 499640
Work type: Temporary, Permanent
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland
Categories: Procurement / Contract Management / Logistics

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we/'re embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

About Your Opportunity

As the ICT Procurement Advisor, you will work with Seqwater internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to provide support, guidance and expert advice with a view to developing procurement strategies and plans to achieve organisational savings, manage risk and/or introduce improved performance and innovation. This will be achieved by having a thorough knowledge of leading sourcing activities, category management, commercial relationships development, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and contract and supplier management.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and implement ICT procurement strategies that manage procurement risk, align with organisational and Queensland government policies, and analyse spend and savings data.
- Negotiate ICT contracts to optimise service delivery, improve value, mitigate risks and manage expenditure efficiently.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure best value for money and continuous improvement over the contract lifecycle.
- Lead or support the full category management lifecycle, including procurement, contract management, and supplier performance.
- Identify and execute commercial improvement opportunities such as bundling, supplier rationalisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Minimum of five years’ experience in preparing and executing commercial agreements, preferably using QITC or GITC frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Queensland Government procurement, including the Queensland Procurement Policy (QPP).
- Proven experience in ICT procurement, sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Knowledge of contract law, legislation, and ethical procedures relevant to tendering in a Queensland Government context.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies, including negotiation, benchmarking, and savings forecasting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.

Key Position Information

- This role is offered as a 2-year fixed term contract with a competitive salary and 12.75% superannuation.
- The successful candidate will be required to work from the Creek Street (Spring Hill) office on Mondays and the Ipswich office on Tuesdays.
- There is flexibility to work from home on the remaining three days of the week.
- The start date is negotiable, with the option to begin either before or after the upcoming holiday period.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au. We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen.

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we/'d love to hear from you

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Wednesday 22 October 2025

For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

Advertised: 10 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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