Senior Commercial Officer
Grade
: 9/10
Salary range
: $133,*******,945 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration
: temporary full-time role for up to 2 years
Location
: Hybrid with an in-office requirement on Tuesday's and Fridays in Sydney, Mckell, or as directed.
This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies
Lead complex procurement and contract management activities that support critical technology and telecommunications services across NSW.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver high-value procurement outcomes, manage complex contracts and provide expert commercial advice that supports strategic business objectives and project delivery.
About the team
This role sits within the Commercial team in NSW Telco Authority.
The team supports procurement and contract management activities across the organisation and partners with internal stakeholders, suppliers and other government agencies to plan, develop and deliver complex procurement outcomes.
The team ensures compliance with NSW Government procurement frameworks and policies while delivering strong commercial and contract management outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include
Performing end-to-end procurement activities, partnering with stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements
Undertaking business needs assessments, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessments to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions
Reviewing and adapting NSW Government procurement schemes to ensure compliance with policy frameworks and legislation
Leading the development and implementation of sourcing strategies using best-practice procurement methodologies
Implementing and managing contract and vendor management frameworks to ensure service delivery is monitored and reported
Providing expert procurement and commercial advice to support project delivery and business decision-making
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, resolve issues and build procurement capability across the organisation
For more information on the role and its accountabilities,
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to view the role description.
To be successful in this role you will have
Essential Security Clearance:




You will be able to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information
Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value procurements and contract management activities
Strong knowledge of the NSW Procurement Policy Framework, governance and probity requirements
Proven ability to exercise independent commercial judgement and manage risk in an advisory capacity
Experience negotiating and managing complex contracts and supplier relationships
Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills, including engagement with senior executives
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
Experience in telecommunications and IT procurements
Category management or strategic sourcing experience
Familiarity with NSW Government ICT schemes (e.g. SCM0053 or SCM****) or telecommunications procurement frameworks
Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional certifications in procurement
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for future temporary or ongoing vacancies in roles with similar capability requirements.
About NSW Telco Authority
NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders.
We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters.
NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services.
We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe.
NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service.
We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.
We're proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation,



where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability.
We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people.
We're also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector.
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NSW Telco Authority
Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting
at 133,348 base plus superannuation
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For enquiries relating to recruitment please
contact Fiona Glover via ******.
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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months.
The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date:
9:59am Friday 25th September
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of
Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform
that benefits people across NSW.
We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital
transformation, and regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our outstanding state.
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workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing
difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different
backgrounds and perspectives.
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