Procurement Officer

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- Once-in-a generation opportunity to join Bradfield Development Authority and be a part of shaping the vision of this new city
- 6-month temporary position with possibility of extension
- Penrith office location - with flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $ 110,266 to $122,058 plus super

**What’s in it for me?**

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

**The role**

As a **Procurement Officer,** you'll be providing essential procurement expertise to help stakeholders plan, develop, source, and manage procurement arrangements, ensuring they align with organisational and business objectives. You'll be responsible for assessing stakeholder needs, managing procurement processes, and offering advice on compliance and best practices. Additionally, you'll support the implementation of procurement governance frameworks and maintain procurement records for transparency and accountability.

In this dynamic role you will have the opportunity to explain complex procurement processes to business units encouraging them to adopt best practices. You'll also need to stay updated with procurement policies and legislation while balancing stakeholder needs and maintaining procurement integrity and value-for-money outcomes.

For more information read the full Role Description: Procurement Officer

**What you will bring to the role**
- Previous experience in a similar role ideally from large complex organisation
- A strong understanding of NSW Procurement Policy Framework, processes and legislation
- Effectively balancing stakeholder needs while maintaining procurement integrity and value-for-money outcomes
- Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**About Bradfield Development Authority (BDA)**

Bradfield Development Authority is responsible for coordination, delivery, and investment attraction across the Western Parkland City, in collaboration with State and Commonwealth government agencies and with local councils.

The Western Parkland City is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. By 2036, it will make up more than a quarter of the state’s entire population growth. By 2056, it is expected to be home to two million people - five times the size of Canberra. A project of this scale is a mammoth undertaking backed by a $20 billion trilateral government City Deal and with landmark infrastructure like the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. It also includes the country’s most ambitious and exciting project - the new Bradfield City Centre development.

**Join us**

Applications close** Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 11.55pm.**

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.