Senior Asset Management Sourcing Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Be part of an organisation committed to providing the best learning environments at public schools across NSW.

• Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity (Approx Start June 2025.)
• Location: Macquarie Park with flexible work options
• Competitive salary ranging from $125,693 to $138,510 plus super
• 35-hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities About the role

An exciting opportunity is now available for someone looking for a new challenge or the next step in their procurement career.

This role provides specialist procurement sourcing expertise for a range of Asset Management Minor Construction programs to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions. You will manage the tender sourcing stage including procurement planning, development and risk management activities to ensure the delivery of cost effective and value of money procurement outcomes in accordance with legislative requirements and NSW Government procurement objectives.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in procurement sourcing. Exposure to construction and/or infrastructure will be highly regarded.
• High level of self-direction and the desire to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• A flexible and proactive approach to changing directions and priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be a strong team player.
• 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

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement or contract management and/or relevant equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• 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

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as well as provide answers to the following pre- screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1 - Please provide an example of a procurement sourcing project you have managed (construction and/or infrastructure project will be highly regarded). (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 2 - Provide an example of a recommendation you have made relating to sourcing strategies, how it was aligned to the business needs and what the outcome was. (max 300 words)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

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.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: Monday 7 April 2025at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Melissa Sinclaire at melissa.sinclair1@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.