Senior Manager Procurement

Senior Manager Procurement & Logistics, Grade 11/12, Wollongong

• We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the procurement and warehousing functions for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES)
• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Full time, ongoing role, based in Wollongong

About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an individual with excellent leadership skills, procurement & business acumen and experience in warehousing to lead the SES's procurement function (and undertake the role of Chief Procurement Officer) and warehousing operations.

The role is responsible for the agency's compliance with NSW Government procurement legislative and statutory requirements and supports the SES to deliver on operational requirements through the supply of equipment and inventory items to volunteer Units across NSW.

About the NSW SES
Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

About you
To be successful in this role you will:

• have excellent leadership skills, with a proven record of building and maintaining high performing teams and;
• outstanding stakeholder engagement / management skills, including demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships, in an environment where you will need to ensure compliance with at times inflexible rules or regulations.

Previous experience in NSW Government procurement, and/or in-depth knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework would be advantageous.

What we can offer you

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week
• Attractive salary range of $149,739 to $ 173,174 plus 12% superannuation and leave loading
• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES's mission is saving lives and creating safer communities and you can be an important part of our work.
• We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.

• We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:

• Fitness Passport

• LinkedIn Learning
• Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
• Flu vaccine program.

You Belong Here

• We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace, If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact confidential advice on options.

How to apply
Your application must include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly outlining your interest in applying for the role and how your skills and qualifications meet the
  essential requirements
  of the role;
• Responses to each of the
  targeted questions
  (maximum of 500 words per answer); and
• An up-to-date
  resume
  of no more than five pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Targeted Questions

1. How do you effectively manage customer expectations and maintain engagement while enforcing procurement policies and compliance boundaries? Can you share an example of how you've handled this effectively?
2. Can you share an example of how you've fostered a team culture of collaboration, trust, and high performance? What leadership practices helped you achieve this, and how did you overcome any challenges?

Want to know more?
If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Carmel Ball, Staff Officer, at

The role description is availablehere.

Talent Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here.

Applications close: 4th November 2025, 11:55pm