Bring your strategic procurement expertise to shape NSW’s visitor economy

Clerk Grade 11/12 position with a salary range $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus superannuation

Temporary role for up to 11 months located in The Rocks, Sydney

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic procurement professional to join us in a pivotal role as Associate Director Procurement.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead DNSW’s procurement function and play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of procurement outcomes across Destination NSW.

In this role, you will:

Lead the development and implementation of strategic procurement policies, frameworks and systems.

Manage complex tenders, contracts and high value negotiations.

Provide expert procurement advice to executive leaders and stakeholders.

Drive value for money outcomes while ensuring compliance with NSW Government procurement policies.

Support innovative and efficient sourcing strategies to meet evolving business needs.

About Destination NSW

Destination NSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.

See destinationnsw.com.au for further details.

About You

We’re after a collaborative and solutions focused leader with:

Demonstrated expertise in managing end to end procurement functions in a complex environment.

Strong contract management and risk mitigation skills.

High level stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.

Eligibility for membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.

A strong understanding of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework is highly desirable.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to Apply

Your application should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal; applications will not be accepted by email.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025 [10am]

Contact: Natalie Caruana at [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

Create social and economic opportunities for the state

Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.