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 mission is saving lives and creating safer communities, and you can be an important part of our work.

We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.

We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:

· Fitness Passport

· LinkedIn Learning

· Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support

· Flu vaccine program.

You Belong Here

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.

If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace, If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for confidential advice on options.

How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments:

A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;

Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and

An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Targeted Questions

1. Stakeholder Management:

Can you describe a time when you had to manage conflicting priorities between different stakeholders in a procurement process? How did you ensure all parties were satisfied while maintaining efficiency?

2. Customer Service:

Procurement often involves dealing with internal customers or suppliers who have urgent needs or concerns. How do you approach handling difficult requests while maintaining strong relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies?

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Oliver via email [email protected] or mobile: 0428 232 662.

The role description is available here.

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here

Applications close: Sunday 25th May 2025 at 11:59pm