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• Best practice procurement support for Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
• Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hrs p/w) until 31 March 2026
• Parramatta office location (3 days onsite) with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the Planning Group takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance. The Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI) team are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live.

The role 

The Project Officer, Procurement provides procurement expertise on procurement schemes and panels and assists stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. The role partners with stakeholders to provide advice, support and guidance on procurement activities ensuring best practice procurement across the Planning Group.

About you

You will provide expert advice, information and guidance on procurement schemes and panels to staff across Planning Group and provide governance and support on the categories of spend and conduct procurement activities and training in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs ensuring adoption of best practice, and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.

Keeping up to date with procurement policy, processes and legislation and building knowledge within business units on procurement schemes and panels and the ability to prioritise workload to provide a prompt response to ensure service delivery within agreed timeframes, quality standards, and budgetary constraints are some of the key requirements to this multifaceted role.

For more information read the full Role Description: Project Officer Procurement

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. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

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 (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 29 June 2025.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Teresa Hughes via teresa.hughes@planning.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) 63637676​ - 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.