Senior Contract Management Officer

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 Position
• 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.

Are you a proactive professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for managing complex contractual arrangements?

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a highly skilled procurement professional to lead comprehensive procurement functions, including contract development, tendering processes, supplier negotiations, and risk management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating procurement strategies, managing statewide contractual arrangements, and providing expert advice to stakeholders to ensure compliance with policies and standards.

The role involves fostering innovative supply solutions, enhancing procurement capabilities within the organization, and ensuring effective governance in a complex legislative and policy environment. Strong negotiation, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to succeed in this position.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NSW Government procurement policies, systems, procedures and legislation including probity. Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills, fostering productive relationships with internal and external partners.In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry.Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and organisational skills.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 contract management and/or equivalent experience in procurement and contract management. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements35 hour working weekCompetitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingFlex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditionsOpportunities 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 along with addressing the following targeted questions:

1. Provide an example of a complex procurement or a contract you have managed within a NSW Government or similar regulatory framework. Describe your role, how you ensured compliance with relevant policies, systems procedures, and legislation (including probity), and the outcome achieved.
2. Describe a time you successfully managed a procurement or contract outcome where there were diverse stakeholders, including vendors and internal partners. How did you foster productive relationships, address challenges, and incorporate the principles of policies and partnerships to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

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 who are not currently employed by the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).

Closing date:  4 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Bee Smith 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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