Category Officer

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm. This is an exciting opportunity to join ASIC's Procurement, Property & Contracts Team within Enterprise Services as a Category Officer – Technology & Digital (ASIC 4). In this role, you will support the delivery of technology and digital procurement and contract management activities across ASIC, ensuring compliant, efficient and value-for-money procurement outcomes while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra location
• ASIC 4 ($97,401- $115,820) depending on experience, plus 15.4% superannuation
• 2 x permanent opportunity
• Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST on Thursday, 30 July 2026

The team Enterprise Services provides critical business support functions across ASIC, including Finance, Procurement, Property & Contracts, Performance Reporting & Planning, and the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program. The Procurement, Property & Contracts team serves as ASIC's centre of procurement expertise, delivering advisory procurement, category support and contract management services across the organisation to ensure efficient, transparent and value-driven procurement outcomes. The role As the Category Officer – Technology & Digital, you will support the procurement strategy of Technology & Digital categories, manage contract across ASIC's Technology & Digital portfolio, Technology & Digital and provide advice on contracts, governance and procurement processes. You Will Be Responsible For

• Managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for Technology & Digital, procurements, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, contract execution and contract management.
• Providing procurement advice and guidance to business stakeholders, while preparing procurement approvals, tender documentation and contract documentation in consultation with legal and business representatives.
• Acting as a key liaison between stakeholders, suppliers, Legal and Technology & Digital teams on procurement matters, including supporting negotiations and contract variations.
• Conducting procurement and contract management activities using Commonwealth procurement arrangements, including Digital Marketplace, Software Marketplace and Hardware Marketplace.
• Monitoring procurement activity, maintaining procurement records and databases, and assessing procurement, contract and probity risks to support effective project delivery.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and government partners while supporting procurement capability across the Technology & Digital portfolio.

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring procurement experience, ideally in a government environment, along with a strong understanding of procurement frameworks, contract management and stakeholder engagement. Experience in Technology & Digital procurement is highly desirable. You will be highly organised, customer-focused and able to manage competing priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality outcomes. You will have experience supporting end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract management, along with knowledge of government procurement policies, probity requirements and procurement marketplaces. Strong communication, project management, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, together with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement, will be key to your success. View the position description for more information or click 'Apply' to start your application Applications close at 11:59 pm AEST on Thursday, 30 July 2026. Please include a copy of your resume and a cover letter as part of your application. 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 an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decent are encouraged to apply. 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

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