Social Procurement Specialist

HealthShare NSW; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave ADO

Hybrid work

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Community contribution

Job summary

HealthShare NSW invites applications for a Social Procurement Specialist to lead supplier diversity and Aboriginal procurement programs, ensuring engagement with stakeholders and oversight to improve outcomes aligned with NSW Health priorities.

This Aboriginal Identified position is open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent and accepted by their community. NSW public sector employment principles apply.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification under NSW law.
• Aboriginal Identified position—open to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of supplier diversity and Aboriginal procurement programs.
• Provide specialist expertise, stakeholder engagement, capability development and performance oversight.

Job description

Remuneration: Salary relative to experience and ranges from $137,525.00 to $156,231.00 per annum plus 12% superannuation

Location: 1Reserve Road, St Leonards / Charlestown

Applications Close: 11:59pm Monday 5 October 2026

HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability.

About the opportunity

The Social Procurement Specialist leads the delivery of supplier diversity and Aboriginal procurement programs providing specialist expertise, stakeholder engagement, capability development and performance oversight to increase participation by targeted supplier groups and contribute to social and economic outcomes aligned with NSW government policies and NSW Health priorities.

This is an Aboriginal Identified position and is open only to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted by their community. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About us

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

Additional benefits

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks' paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office along with varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we encourage applicants to provide genuine responses in their own words

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Additional information

• HealthShare NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Contact information

Please contact [e-mail] if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact [e-mail]

Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let [e-mail] know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process.