Senior Procurement Officer

Premier's Department

Senior Procurement Officer

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Join a team where you drive impact through transformative projects from the heart of government
• Leverage your NSW Government Procurement experience to hit the ground running.
• Temporary 6-month Clerk Grade 9/10 opportunity

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 6 months.

About the Role

Leveraging from your experience through applying the NSW Procurement Policy Framework, as a Senior Procurement Officer, you will partner with stakeholders to provide support through the Plan, Source and Manage stages of procurement to deliver business outcomes effectively and providing value for money. You will support stakeholders to undertake needs and risk assessments to make informed procurement decisions. Experience across both Goods and Services and Construction will be beneficial. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multi-agency projects and categories, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and delivering value for money.

You will join our Procurement team in Finance and Operations within the Corporate Services group. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• A thorough understanding of NSW Procurement Policy Framework
• Experience with complex department-wide or cross-agency procurements
• Excellent communication skills, ability to use initiative to progress work and deliver results.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience in Procurement

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• An up-to-date resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for role, and include in your cover letter your answers to the following two questions: (maximum 2 pages)

1. Describe a complex procurement that you delivered or supported, and include details of the activity, your role, challenges experienced and the outcome.
2. Briefly describe your experience in the support and delivery of procurement outcomes across various procurement categories, for example, ICT, Professional Services, Goods and Services and Construction.

Closing date: Wednesday 5 November :59am)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Simone Manchester, Associate Director Procurement on

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier's Department and Government House Sydney.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.