Exciting Opportunity for a Procurement Specialist (Data and Technology) this role will be responsible for delivering best value procurement outcomes that align with organisational strategy, policy, and priorities. This role will lead and support sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role will be based in Newstead, Head Office.
About the Role
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong ICT procurement skills and capabilities, including the ability to develop and implement procurement plans and initiatives aligned with stakeholder needs and organisational priorities to maximise value. You will undertake the planning, market analysis, coordination, and implementation of low to medium value and complexity procurement projects, supporting continuous improvement within the procurement function and leading the execution of key project elements. The role involves developing RFX documentation, including risk strategies, evaluation plans, and reports in consultation with key stakeholders, as well as assisting the Procurement Team Lead with procurement activities.
You will work closely with stakeholders to develop procurement scopes and requirements documentation to support effective market engagement and sourcing, maintain and update the procurement pipeline for assigned categories, and act as the primary point of contact for procurement matters within your portfolio. The role will also support forward procurement planning activities. Ensuring compliance with procurement policy, management standards, and relevant legislation is essential, including acting as Probity Officer where required and providing guidance on compliance matters
About you
You will bring demonstrated minimum 5+ years demonstrated experience in ICT procurement roles within a large, complex, and diverse organisation. experience in tender development and evaluation, along with practical knowledge of commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier management and vendor panel experience . You have a proven track record of identifying value-enhancing opportunities and implementing initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes. Experience engaging with suppliers, providing evidence-based feedback, and resolving minor contract issues is essential.
You possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with vendors and stakeholders, negotiate and influence outcomes, and deliver high-quality customer service. You have strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex information to deliver practical, business-focused solutions. You are committed to best-practice procurement, continuous improvement, and working collaboratively to achieve team objectives while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Why join us?
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.
We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.
We offer-
- A competitive salary package from $135,995.90+ superannuation
- Options for monthly or fortnightly rostered day off
- Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
- Up to15.25% superannuation through a co-contribution scheme
- Leave loading 17.5%
- Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products, finance information sessions.
- Salary packaging options including novated lease.
- Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Professional membership
Application Process
Please apply with your CV and cover letter addressing the essential requirements of the role.
Applications close: 5.00pm Monday 31August 2026 (applications may close earlier than the listed closing date if suitable candidate/s are identified prior).
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the NHVR recruitment team on [email protected].
Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment checks including a national police and work rights check.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.
