Senior Procurement Officer

Department for Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Recognition and Growth

Salary packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Department for Child Protection in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead end-to-end procurement, renewals, and renegotiations within a tight-knit team. You will manage tender evaluations and contract strategies, using evidence-based decisions and strong negotiation skills.

Extensive procurement experience, stakeholder management, and analytical thinking are essential, with a focus on achieving value for money and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to operate within a complex procurement environment.
• Strong analytical skills for contracts and procurement content.
• Prepare concise reports that generate valuable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tender evaluations, pre-qualification panels and contract renewal, replacement or renegotiation
• Manage contract dispute resolution processes through negotiation techniques
• Develop procurement strategies, policies and systems to reduce contract risks
• Maintain partnerships with service providers to guarantee maximised value for money
• Apply professional expertise to boost awareness of complex procurement matters.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

Role Status: Full-time vacancy available until 8 September 2028
Remuneration: ASO6 ($105,747 - $111,854) plus 12% superannuation

Enhance procurement strategies and systems to position vulnerable children and young people at the core of service delivery.

Our metropolitan Adelaide office is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to strengthen contract renewal, replacement and renegotiation processes. You will manage end-to-end procurement activities within a tight-knit team through your evidence-based decision-making and sound experience in complex procurement. Relevant tertiary qualifications are desirable, but your expertise in driving organisational goals within a procurement framework is highly valuable.

In this role, you will:

Oversee tender evaluations, pre-qualification panels and contract renewal, replacement or renegotiation

Manage contract dispute resolution processes through sound negotiation techniques

Develop and examine procurement strategies, policies and systems to reduce contract risks

Maintain robust partnerships with service providers to guarantee maximised value for money

Apply professional expertise to boost awareness of complex procurement and contracting matters.

About you:

You possess extensive experience in end-to-end procurement processes to elevate existing strategic goals

You exhibit exceptional communication and negotiation skills when liaising with stakeholders and enacting conflict-resolution strategies

You can effectively operate within a complex procurement environment to make informed decisions

You have strong analytical thinking skills when assessing contractual and procurement content

You can prepare concise reports that generate valuable recommendations for the department.

Why You’ll Love It Here - DCP Benefits That Matter:

At DCP, these are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

A collaborative team environment, working alongside people who are committed to best practice and making a meaningful impact

Flexible working options with tailored arrangements to help you balance work and life

Paid Parental and Partner Leave – additional paid time to support you and your growing family

Recognition and Growth – we celebrate your achievements and open doors to development across DCP

Salary Packaging – reduce your taxable income with a range of pre-tax benefits

Health and Fitness Perks – free flu vaccination plus access to more than 1,700 gyms, fitness centres and pools across Australia through our Fitness Passport program for you and your family

Wellbeing Support - confidential Employee Assistance Program services for you and your family.

The Department for Child Protection (DCP) plays a key role in the protection of children, young people and their families within South Australia. The department provides support to vulnerable children and young people to be safe, strong and connected.

Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where everyone feels supported.