SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Child Protection; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to strengthen contract renewal and renegotiation processes. You will manage end-to-end procurement within a tight-knit team, using evidence-based decision-making and extensive procurement experience.

You will oversee tender evaluations, negotiate contract terms, and develop strategies to reduce risks while maximising value for money for services supporting vulnerable children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement processes to support strategic goals.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with stakeholders.
• Analytical thinking for evaluating contracts and procurement content.
• Ability to prepare concise reports with recommendations for the department.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder liaison

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Full-time vacancy available until 8 September 2028

Employ sound knowledge of complex procurement activities

Join a high performing team that values initiative and integrity.

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.

Contact Us

Enquiries to Graham Loveday - Executive Assistant

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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.

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.