Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time Opportunity
• Location: Sydney (within Statewide NSW will be considered (subject to suitable office location availability)
• Competitive salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super
• 35-hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements
• Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities

Are you ready to make an impact in the dynamic world of procurement?

The NSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Goods and Services Procurement Team, as a Sourcing Officer.

About Us

We offer comprehensive procurement services for Goods and Services projects, focusing on tailored planning, development, and sourcing to meet diverse business needs.

We pride ourselves on developing strategic procurement plans that enhance stakeholder engagement and challenge providers to optimise service delivery. Utilising a governance and risk management framework, we ensure procurement activities are efficient, transparent and compliant.

About the role

Provide procurement expertise relating to Goods and Services Procurement and support stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage sourcing activities to meet business needs and organisational objectives.

Join us in our commitment to continuous learning, as we stay ahead of evolving procurement policies and market dynamics. If you're passionate about effective procurement strategies and eager to contribute to organisational success, we want to hear from you!

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Sound experience in managing and delivering procurement and sourcing activities.
• Knowledge of the NSW Government procurement policies, systems, procedures and legislation including probity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities to deliver quality outcome in tight timeframes.
• Strong communication skills to influence diverse stakeholders.
• 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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement management or in a related discipline and/or equivalent work experience
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment
• 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 along with addressing the below questions.

1. Please provide an example of a goods and services related procurement (sourcing) project you have managed and the process you followed from initiation through to contract execution (300 words max).
2. Provide an example of a recommendation you have made relating to sourcing strategies and plans to meet 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: Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Rachel at [email protected]

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 ([email protected]) 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.