Senior Sourcing Officer
2 days ago
Company description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit
Job description:
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Location: Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available across NSW Department of Education offices.
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months
- Competitive remuneration ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 plus super & annual leave loading.
Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Sourcing Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in providing specialised sourcing services for Information Communication Technology (ICT) projects. Your expertise will be essential in developing contracts and tender documentation to enhance procurement planning and decision-making.
In this role, you will manage the tender sourcing process, focusing on procurement planning, risk management, and compliance with legislative requirements to ensure cost-effective outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative sourcing solutions, administer strategic sourcing plans, and negotiate supplier agreements that adhere to departmental ethics.
Key responsibilities include identifying and mitigating procurement risks, monitoring sourcing activities for compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will stay updated on procurement legislation and frameworks while balancing competing priorities and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
If you're ready to make an impact and deliver effective sourcing solutions, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of procurement at NSW Department of Education
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
- Experience in managing and delivering procurement and sourcing activities, preferably ICT related.
- Knowledge of the NSW Government procurement policies, systems, procedures and legislation including probity.
- Ability to manage competing priorities to deliver quality outcome in tight timeframes.
- Strong communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for optimising procurement processes.
- Capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Resilient and adaptable with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
- Tertiary qualifications in Procurement or Contact Management and / or relevant equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non-child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Kynan Baker at
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
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