An exciting opportunity has presented itself for a Social Local Procurement Advisor to join the Downer team at Newcastle NSW
The opportunity
The Social & Local Procurement Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring procurement strategies that maximise social value outcomes on a major construction project located within NSW. This includes engaging local suppliers, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, Indigenous businesses, and disadvantaged jobseekers in alignment with project obligations, client requirements, and government policy frameworks.
The role works closely with the procurement, commercial, community and stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and delivery teams to ensure targets are achieved and documented throughout the project lifecycle.
What you'll do
Support the development and execution of the Local Industry Participation Plan, Aboriginal Participation Plan, and Procurement Management Plan aligned to client requirements and Downer and NSW government policy
Identify opportunities to integrate social value outcomes across the procurement lifecycle
Develop and maintain strong relationships with SMEs, social enterprises, and Indigenous businesses
Coordinate Meet the Buyer events, supplier briefings, and expression-of-interest (EOI) sessions in collaboration with the community and stakeholder engagement team
Work with procurement teams to embed social procurement requirements into tender documentation, evaluations, and contract award
Support sourcing and contracting activity via ICN Gateway as required
Track, analyse, and report performance against local procurement, SME engagement, social enterprise spend, and Indigenous participation targets
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks, such as ICN, ISC certification requirements, etc
What we offer
Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company




Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
What we're looking for
Tertiary or post-graduate qualifications in supply chain, commerce, social value, community development, sustainability, or related fields
Demonstrable 7+ years' experience in procurement, social value, or community engagement in major infrastructure, PPP's or Tier 1 contractor environment
High level of exposure using ICN gateway
Experience working with Indigenous communities and businesses
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical, reporting, and data management capabilities
High level of written and verbal communication skills
Resourceful, proactive and hands on, with a problem-solving mindset and strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline driven workplace
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Social & Local Procurement Advisor (Victoria)
🏢 Downer
📍 Victoria