Procurement and Contract Services Lead

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

On-site SASI gym

Secure bike storage & end-of-trip

Free parking at Mile End office

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) seeks a senior professional to lead procurement and contracts, delivering strategic outcomes for sport, active recreation and racing in South Australia. You will oversee procurement governance, manage compliance, and provide expert advice to ensure value for money and risk mitigation across programs.

Reporting to the Strategy and Investment Division, the role supports delivery through a dedicated procurement administration resource, with hybrid work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading complex procurement and contract management at a senior level.
• Experience coordinating procurement and contracts within government/public sector.
• Ability to drive compliance with standards, policies and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracts functions across the Agency, guiding the procurement team.
• Provide expert advice on contracting, risks and issues, ensuring timely delivery and value for money.
• Ensure compliance with Agency and Government standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Agency

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead South Australian Government agency for sport, active recreation and racing. ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, local government, and the community by providing leadership and support through the development and delivery of funding, policy, programs, infrastructure planning and management, and high-performance pathways.

The ORSR offices are located at the South Australian Sports Institute on the fringe of the Adelaide CBD at Mile End. Check out the video below for a look behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art facilities.

For more information about our agency, please visit: Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing | orsr.sa.gov.au

About the Division - Strategy and Investment

The Strategy and Investment division plays a central role in strengthening ORSR's performance, reputation and strategic direction. Through its communications function, it enhances the organisation's profile and public presence, while its business operations and governance teams provide specialised corporate support and advice. Informed by market intelligence, research and evaluation, the division generates industry insights which shape strategy and improve sector outcomes. The funding services team administers the Sports Vouchers Plus program and manages the assessment and allocation of grants across one off, term and ongoing programs that support industry priorities. The division also leads commercial and partnership opportunities that leverage ORSR's assets to drive sustainable revenue and maximise value.

Role Details

The position has leadership of the Agency's procurement and contracts functions and resources to successfully deliver results that align to the strategic objectives of the Agency and support a coordinated organisation wide framework. Supported by a Procurement Administration Officer, the role provides expert advice and leadership and ensuring that any risks and issues are identified and effectively managed and is accountable for ensuring compliance with both the Agency s and the Government's standards, policies and procedures.

Special Conditions

The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.

The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.

This role requires a working with children check.

This role requires a National Criminal History check.

Essential Qualification

Extensive experience in leading complex procurement and contract management at a senior level.

Benefits

Bringing your talents to the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of flexible work and leave arrangements.
• Access to the on-site SASI gym.
• Contemporary office space with secure bike storage and end-of-trip facilities.
• Free parking at our city-fringe Mile End office.
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

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.