Policy, Procurement & Operations Manager - NSW

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working from home arrangements

Parramatta location

Temporary contract until 30 June 2027

ASAP start

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking a Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations to lead operational service delivery, procurement governance, contract management and compliance in a fast-paced NSW environment.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, procurement activities, supplier contracts and risk, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid work and Parramatta location offered.

Qualifications

• You will have proven experience in operations management within NSW Government or a similarly regulated environment.
• You will have demonstrated people leadership experience.
• You will have strong knowledge of NSW Procurement Policy Framework and procurement governance requirements.
• You will have experience managing contracts, suppliers and service providers.
• You will have strong project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• You will have experience developing policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
• You will have knowledge of risk, compliance, audit and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations and business administration functions.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with policy and probity requirements.
• Manage contracts and service providers, including oversight of specific contracts.
• Support governance, risk, WHS and compliance activities across the business.
• Monitor operational performance, reporting, KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

Skills

Operations management

People leadership

NSW Procurement Policy Framework

Procurement governance

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Policy development

Risk & compliance & audits & WHS

Job description

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking a Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations to lead operational service delivery, procurement governance, contract management and compliance in a fast-paced NSW environment.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, procurement activities, supplier contracts and risk, with a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Hybrid work and Parramatta location offered.