Technology Procurement Manager

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Museum Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: IT and Telecommunications

Reference: VG/MV9806

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Technology Procurement Manager to join Museums Victoria.

**Technology Procurement Manager**

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a **Technology Procurement Manager** to join Museums Victoria.

**ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA**:
Ever dreamed of working in a place where history comes alive, technology meets innovation, and stories are preserved for future generations? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV), where we care for the state's scientific and cultural collections, and every day brings new opportunities to inspire, challenge, and educate. From the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum to the culturally significant Immigration Museum, the innovative Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, we're a team of passionate professionals dedicated to preserving the past and shaping the future.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**:
The purpose of this position is to provide effective specialist technology procurement advice and services to the organisation, including timely and efficient technology budget support and management.

**Some of the key duties include**:

- Manages the entire technology procurement process from start to finish, including documentation of all tender management, exemptions, leasing, and procurement records.
- Establishes and administers technology procurement arrangements and procurement proposals in accordance with Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) standards.
- Collaborates with category leads/managers and business line stakeholders to comprehend the Museum's specialist technology goals, supplier environment, lifecycle management, and ways to enhance technology project results.
- Resolves more complex technology procurement queries from internal and external clients and oversees subordinates.
- The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
- Comply with Museums Victoria's policies and procedures and with relevant legislation and regulations.

**THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE**:

- Extensive end-to-end specialist technology procurement expertise within state government procurement processes (with exposure to the Victorian Government Procurement Board (VGPB) framework and compliance rules, including government State Purchase Contracts, desirable).
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of various technology procurement categories including hardware, software, and professional services.
- Strong commercial, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.
- High-level communication skills, including the ability to provide information to all levels of staff and prepare accurate and clear documentation and deliver presentations and complex reports.
- Ability to manage workload under limited direction.

**OTHER INFORMATION**:
This is a full-time, ongoing position. The salary offered is VPS4.1 $92,332 (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check.

**HOW TO APPLY?**

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select "All Jobs" and click on the link for this job's listing.
- Your Cover Letter
- Your Resume
- A written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in our Role Statement (Please refer to the attached document).

Please note: Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Tuesday 5 February 2025 (11:59 pm)

Join us in shaping the future while preserving the past