Coordinator Procurement, Grade 7/8 - Wollongong

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced procurement professional to join the Procurement team for the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), supporting the Equipment Portfolio.

• Work within a volunteer-based agency supporting communities across NSW
• Full-time ongoing opportunity
• Wollongong location with flexible work arrangements available

About the opportunity

The Coordinator Procurement is a senior member of the Procurement team, responsible for the effective procurement and administration within the Equipment Portfolio, including:

• Procurement Planning & Documentation: Prepare and review procurement-related documents, validate stakeholder needs, analyse markets and assess risks to inform planning and sourcing.
• Sourcing & Negotiation: Conduct sourcing activities in line with policies, lead negotiations, and establish/review supply arrangements for value-for-money outcomes.
• Contract Management: Develop and execute contract management plans, monitor performance, resolve issues, and negotiate variations through supplier relationships.
• Advisory & Governance: Provide procurement advice and guidance to NSW SES members, ensuring risk mitigation and good practice in procurement.

The Coordinator Procurement reports directly to the Manager Procurement – Equipment and Fleet Portfolio.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is an emergency and rescue service made up almost entirely of volunteers and supported by a small staff contingent. NSW SES is a key influencer of other emergency service agencies and works closely with these partners to modernise and grow volunteering to save lives and protect communities.

While major responsibilities are for flood, storm operations and tsunamis, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of the state. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural), other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats, Urban Search and Rescue and Community First Response.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a self-starter with good time management skills and be a no-fuss problem solver;
• Have significant experience leading complex procurement activities;
• Be an experienced and effective team leader who can motivate and develop your team members;
• Have high level written and verbal communications skills;
• Be proficient in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Hold relevant qualifications in procurement or business management and/or equivalent professional experience.

Previous experience in NSW Government procurement, and/or in-depth knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

What we can offer you:

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs.
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $110,266.00 to $122,058.00 plus 11.5% superannuation and leave loading
• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s ...