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. Temporary Full-Time Opportunity up to 30 September 2027 Location: Eveleigh with flexible work options Competitive salary ranging from $120,859 to $133,183 plus super 35 hour work week plus Flex Leave Entitlements Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500 fitness facilities About the role This role provides specialist procurement sourcing services relating to Asset Management and Infrastructure projects to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions and deliver cost effective, value for money outcomes in accordance with legislative requirements and NSW Government procurement objectives. You will manage the tender sourcing stage including procurement planning, development, and risk management activities to meet business and operational needs and deliver best practice procurement outcomes. For further information please click here to view the role description. About you To be successful in this role you will have: A flexible and proactive responsiveness to change direction and priorities. High level of self-direction and motivation. Ability to work collaboratively and be a strong team player. High level communication skills, both verbal and written. The desire to work in a demanding, dynamic and fast paced environment. 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 Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Tertiary qualifications in procurement or contract management and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience. Benefits Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working arrangements. 35 hour working week. Competitive salary, 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 2 pre-screening questions below: Targeted Question 1 Please provide an example of a procurement project you have managed. This can include an end-to-end sourcing process. (Construction related preferred) (max 300 words) Targeted Question 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. 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: 10 July 2024 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Deborah Storey at Deborah.Storeydet.nsw.edu.au or 0417 138 257. 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 ( dandidet.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.
