NSW Department of Education – Parramatta NSW

The NSW Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the NSW Department of Education, please visit https://education.nsw.gov.au/

Senior Procurement Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

- Ongoing
- Salary starting from $133,348 to $146,945 + Super + Flex leaves

Current Hybrid requirements:

- In Office Eveleigh (Tues/Thurs) and Parr or Eveleigh (Fri).
- Work From Home Monday and Friday

Subject to change based on DoE Workplace Policy's

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Officer to provide specialist procurement and sourcing services for construction related projects. In this role, you will play a key part in informing procurement planning and sourcing decisions, ensuring procurement activities deliver cost-effective, value-for-money outcomes while complying with relevant legislation, policies and NSW Government procurement objectives.

You will manage the end-to-end tender sourcing stage, including procurement planning, tender development, evaluation support and risk management activities, to meet business and operational requirements. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and project teams, you will provide expert procurement advice, identify opportunities to improve procurement outcomes and support the delivery of best-practice sourcing solutions.





This is an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure and asset management initiatives in a dynamic environment, where your procurement expertise, sound judgement and stakeholder engagement skills will help achieve effective, compliant and sustainable procurement outcomes.

About you -

You are a proactive and self-motivated procurement professional with strong sourcing and stakeholder engagement capabilities. You thrive in a fast-paced setting, adapt readily to changing priorities and take ownership of your work to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You bring a collaborative approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. You are comfortable managing competing demands, identifying and addressing procurement risks, and providing practical advice to support informed sourcing decisions.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Adaptability and responsiveness: The ability to respond flexibly and proactively to changing business needs, priorities and deadlines.
- Self-direction and initiative: A high level of motivation, accountability and the ability to work independently to achieve results.
- Collaboration and teamwork: A commitment to working effectively with colleagues,



stakeholders and project teams to achieve shared objectives.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey procurement information clearly and build effective working relationships.
- Resilience and agility: The ability to perform effectively in a demanding, dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
- Procurement focus: A commitment to compliant, transparent and risk-aware sourcing practices that deliver value for money and support NSW Government procurement objectives.
- 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

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, contract management or in a related discipline and/or relevant equivalent work experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

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.

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📌 Senior Procurement Officer (Parramatta)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Parramatta