ASO6 - Senior Procurement Officer

Department for Education

Job reference: 850296

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Long Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of category management strategies and initiatives for the Corporate & ICT category. This includes conducting category reviews and contributing to planning and forecasting activities. The position develops and manages sourcing projects and provides specialist advice on procurement policy, strategic planning, contract formation, and the effective management of supply risks.

The role delivers high-level advice on procurement and contracting matters to senior management and staff across the Department for Education. It involves active engagement with suppliers and key stakeholders to support the delivery of procurement projects for the department.

The position also contributes to the continuous improvement of procurement practices by supporting the development and application of new techniques and methodologies aligned with departmental policies and procurement frameworks.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification. CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply or similar.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO6 $105,747 - $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Shannon Bottrell, Director, Acuity Partners, via tel: 0421 063 052 or email: ***email_hidden***

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

There are two full-time contract roles available (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract with potential option for ongoing.

Applications close: 22/07/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
• How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
• Position Description - ASO6 Senior Procurement Officer - June 2026.pdf
• VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.