This is a ASO7 - Category Manager, Corporate and ICT role with Department for Education, South Australia based in Adelaide, SA, AU Department for Education, South Australia Role Seniority - mid level More about the ASO7 - Category Manager, Corporate and ICT role at Department for Education, South Australia Department for Education Job reference: 836756 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state. About The Role The Category Manager, Corporate and ICT is responsible for planning and implementing the development and implementation of Category Management strategies, programs and business plans that improve and promote supply chain management for high volume, low risk and standardised items. The position will develop and manage tender processes and contracts for high volume, low risk and standardised items and provide specialist advice on procurement policy, procurement planning, contract formation and management requirements. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification. CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply or similar. Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration ASO7 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Shannon Bottrell, Director, Acuity Partners, via mob: 0421 063 052 or email: sbottrell@acuitypartners.com.au Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role. Applications close: 17/03/2026 11:30 PM Attachments ASO7 - Category Manager, Corporate and ICT - Position Description - April 2025.pdf Application Cover Sheet - PSActpdf How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department for Education, South Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Planning and implementing strategies Managing tender processes Providing specialist advice Key Strengths Category Management Tender Processes Procurement Policy CIPS Diploma Communication Skills Analytical Skills A Final Note: This is a role with Department for Education, South Australia not with Hatch.
