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The Finance and Contract Officer is part of the Procurement and Contract Management Team. The role involves raising purchase orders, goods receipting, contract management and supporting procurement processes.

Finance and Contract Officer

• Temporary full-time opportunity up to 12 months 
• Office location - negotiable across NSW with main offices in Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, Bathurst, Orange, and Coffs Harbour.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 - $122,058 + super

Perks of working for VNSW: 

• It’s great: We work hard, but we play hard too… and enjoy a laugh
• It’s digital: You’ll have access to modern devices and tools - with a modernised valuation platform known as Val IQ
• It’s rewarding: With huge operational and strategic delivery pieces that underpin core government functions and services there’ll never be a dull day
• It’s flexible: We’re hybrid and split between the office, on the road and home. You’ll have access to generous leave options

The role

You will provide expert finance and contract management support. You will work closely with stakeholders to assess business needs, manage supplier relationships, and drive best practices to deliver value-for-money outcomes. A key focus will be on financial management of contractors, maintaining accurate contractual records, and resolving issues to enhance business performance.

For more information read the full role description
(Please note in structure role is referred to as Procurement and Contract Management Officer)

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in raising purchase orders and goods receipting.
• Strong understanding of contract management, ensuring transparency and efficiency.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to foster collaboration with vendors and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to ensure compliance and resolve challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications to stay organised and on top of tasks.

What is an essential requirement:

• Demonstrated understanding of finance and contracts within a government or large organisational context.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices related to finance and contract management.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain contract requirements.

Join us

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close 20 May at 11:55PM. Contact Kelly Schafer on Kelly.Schafer@dpie.nsw.gov.au or on 02 8831 1539 for further details.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment

About Us  

The Valuer General is an independent statutory officer, appointed by the Governor of New South Wales to oversee the State's land valuation system.  

Value NSW (VNSW), part of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, delivers the valuation system for rating and taxing as well as compulsory acquisition compensation purposes via delegation of the Valuer General of NSW. This includes but is not limited to:

• Making more than 2.7 million residential, rural, commercial and industrial valuations annually, with a total value of approximately $3 trillion as well as managing compulsory acquisition determinations in situations where government cannot reach agreement, totalling over $1 billion per annum
• Delivering customer services and experience for 2.7 million landholders per annum – receiving up to 50,000 calls and many more enquiries
• Monitoring, assurance and governance pertaining to the quality of the valuations undertaken relevant to both the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

In addition, VNSW provides other specialised valuation activities, services and determinations for other cluster or statewide government partners – including being responsible for the delivery of all valuations for government property transactions as defined by the Government Property Framework and Treasurer’s Directions as well as more than $84 billion in government asset valuations for financial accounting purposes.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

 We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6363 7676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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