Department for Education
Job reference:******
Location:**** - ADELAIDE
Job status:Long Term Contract
Eligibility:Open to EveryoneWhy work with
us
Every child and young
person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that
aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one
that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider
South Australian community will build a world-leading public
education system.
One that is equitable and prioritises learning
and wellbeing.
Together we will make
our education system the best it can be.
When our children and
young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state.
About the
role
The Senior Procurement
Officer is responsible for supporting the planning and
implementation of category management strategies and initiatives
for the Corporate & ICT category.
This includes conducting category
reviews and contributing to planning and forecasting activities.
The position develops and manages sourcing projects and provides
specialist advice on procurement policy, strategic planning,
contract formation, and the effective management of supply
risks.
The role delivers
high-level advice on procurement and contracting matters to senior
management and staff across the Department for Education.
It
involves active engagement with suppliers and key stakeholders to
support the delivery of procurement projects for the
department.
The position also
contributes to the continuous improvement of procurement practices
by supporting the development and application of new techniques and
methodologies aligned with departmental policies and procurement
frameworks.
Qualifications
Essential:
Nil
Desirable:
A relevant tertiary qualification.




CIPS Diploma in Procurement and
Supply or similar.
Special conditions
The successful applicant
is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working
with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is
required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be
required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse
and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass)
extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be
required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special
Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description.
Remuneration
ASO6 $105,747 - $111,854
per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave
loading
Enquiries
Application
instructions
Applications should be
made through the IWorkForSA website.
Applicants are required
to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment
Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages
addressing the key competencies in the attached position
description.
People of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additional note
There are two full-time
contract roles available (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract
with potential option for ongoing.
Applications close:22/07/2026 11:30 PM
Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct.
.pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 Senior Procurement Officer - June ****.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

📌 Aso6 - Senior Procurement Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department for Education
📍 Adelaide