Procurement Assurance Lead — Governance & Risk

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Assurance to shape assurance, governance and continuous improvement across procurement. You will use data and insight to identify risks, strengthen controls and improve outcomes, advising senior leaders and leading governance, audit and reporting activities.

This role requires building capability, simplifying processes and delivering practical improvements while maintaining oversight and compliance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading procurement compliance, assurance, audit or risk management in a large organisation.
• Strong expertise in governance, policy interpretation and legislative understanding.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with credible, authoritative advice.
• Advanced analytical skills to identify risks and assess controls using data.
• Leadership and communication to drive continuous improvement and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the University’s procurement assurance framework using risk-based, data-driven approaches.
• Provide authoritative advice on procurement governance, policy, controls and assurance to senior stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement audits, reviews, investigations and remediation for sustainable compliance.
• Lead governance reporting and secretariat services for key procurement bodies.
• Build procurement capability through training and guidance across the University.
• Translate insights into practical improvements to simplify procurement and strengthen controls.

Skills

Procurement risk management

Governance & compliance

Policy interpretation

Audits & internal control

Data analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership & people development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Manager – Procurement Assurance to shape assurance, governance and continuous improvement across procurement. You will use data and insight to identify risks, strengthen controls and improve outcomes, advising senior leaders and leading governance, audit and reporting activities.

This role requires building capability, simplifying processes and delivering practical improvements while maintaining oversight and compliance.