Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

Department for Education

Job reference:

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why 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

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose‑driven team, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful outcomes across education settings and support professional growth in a diverse and rewarding role.

The Procurement Officer is required to deliver a broad range of procurement advice and support for procurement and contracting activities of some complexity for business units, local education offices, schools and preschools to meet desired procurement outcomes and business objectives. The position undertakes procurement projects with limited supervision and ensures that all documentation and activities are compliant the department’s Procurement Framework and Treasurer’s Instruction 18.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil.





Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications.

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

ASO5 $92,122 - $102,456 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Kathy Reynolds, Category Manager, Corporate & ICT, via tel: or email: (email protected)

Additional Note

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

Applications close

25/09/ :30 PM

Attachments

- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position description - ASO5 Procurement Officer, Procurement Contracting Transport.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 versatile working arrangements for this role.

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📌 Procurement Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Department For Education, South Australia
📍 Adelaide