▷ (Apply in 3 Minutes) EOI - Senior Procurement Advisor

Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

- Ongoing, full-time role
- Location – Bathurst
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Salary from $149,739 to $173,174 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.

The Senior Procurement Advisor will be responsible for

- providing high-quality construction procurement and contract management advice to clients,
- developing construction procurement capability of our staff
- supporting compliance and continuous improvement of our project management systems., and
- practical input and support into Whole-of-Government construction procurement initiatives.

In this role, you will also act as the Senior Executive on a range of construction contracts and when applicable, senior project manager and/or assurance lead on key NSW Public Works projects or programs and provide construction procurement assurance for unaccredited Agencies.

About you

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have:

- Extensive demonstrated experience as project, procurement and contract management lead on infrastructure and construction projects
- Knowledge of relevant Government construction policies, process and frameworks
- Detailed knowledge of best practice construction project management and quality processes and frameworks, and experience using common industry ICT platforms
- Appropriate qualifications and extensive working experience leading project management, procurement and contract management activities on engineering and/or construction jobs
- Current NSW Driver Licence
- Required to travel to Public Works offices and project sites

If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing: expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in the community facilities, hospitals, dams, water treatment plants, housing and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Andrew Cruckshank at Andrew.cruckshank@pwa.nsw.gov.au or 0422 385 956.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 11:55pm

Additional Information

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

This is an internal EOI opportunity.

To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent

or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Classification OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

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