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• Lead organisation‑wide procurement planning to strengthen consistency, uplift capability and support long‑term commercial outcomes.
• Permanent Full-time opportunity (35 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office located at Sydney Olympic Park with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ $149,739.00 to $173,174.00

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. 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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Sydney Olympic Park is Wangal Country and is a mix of land uses that include parklands and nature reserves, environmental conservation, public recreation, sports and events, residential and business uses. By 2032, Sydney Olympic Park will be connected by a station on the Sydney Metro West line and is also part of Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2. This new connectivity created through major infrastructure investment signals an evolution in the future role of Sydney Olympic Park into a thriving suburb, including a liveable and connected community, flourishing public domain and an economically productive place.

The role

The Manager Procurement plays a critical role in the procurement lifecycle – from planning and sourcing to contract and risk management, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our department secures the right goods and services in a compliant, efficient and strategically aligned way. You’ll drive the implementation of procurement policies and systems, guide complex and high‑value projects, provide authoritative advice to the business, and build capability across the organisation.

This is a demanding position that sits at the centre of competing deadlines, shifting organisational needs and a complex legislative and policy environment. You’ll need to influence stakeholders, motivate suppliers, and find smarter ways to meet procurement requirements while balancing commercial, sustainability and community expectations. We’re looking for an experienced all‑rounder who brings deep expertise across every stage of procurement and can confidently navigate a large, dynamic and politically sensitive environment while supporting a small team.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Procurement

What you will bring to the role

• Deep expertise in end‑to‑end procurement, including planning, sourcing, contract management and risk, with the ability to guide complex, high‑value and politically sensitive projects.
• Strong understanding of government procurement frameworks, accreditation requirements and compliance obligations, with the ability to translate policy into practical, organisation‑wide processes.
• Skilled at navigating competing priorities and high‑pressure environments, balancing commercial, sustainability and community considerations while maintaining high standards of probity.
• Ability to build procurement capability across the organisation, coaching teams, uplifting processes and promoting innovative, efficient and compliant procurement practices.
• Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve shared goals.
• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy‑in.

Key knowledge and experience

• Substantial experience in the planning, development, sourcing, contract and risk management activities of procurement.

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.

Applications close Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Amanda Alassad-Bruum, Director Property Development & Transactions on amanda.abruun@sopa.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent 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) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, 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.