Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places, and economies.

Procurement and Contract Management Officer

• Temporary full-time opportunity
• Bathurst location with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 - $122,058 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and a genuine development opportunity. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

You will provide expert procurement and contract management support, ensuring efficient sourcing, supplier performance, and compliance with statutory and policy requirements. You will work closely with stakeholders to assess business needs, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement best practices to deliver value-for-money outcomes. A key focus will be on maintaining accurate procurement records, implementing contract management plans, and resolving issues to enhance business performance.

For more information read the full role description

What you will bring to the role

• Understanding of procurement and contract management, ensuring transparency and value-for-money outcomes.
• Extremely organised and sound knowledge and experience with Microsoft applications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

What is an essential requirement:

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

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets, and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities, and entities.

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.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Apply online with your resume and cover letter. Applications close Sunday 30 March 2025  at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kelly Shafer on kelly.schafer@dpie.nsw.gov.au

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.

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'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.