Strategic Ops & Procurement Lead (Policy & Governance)

Halcyon Knights; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Hybrid working from home

Parramatta location

Job summary

Halcyon Knights is seeking an experienced Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations in Parramatta on a temporary casual contract. The role leads operations, procurement governance, contract management and compliance for a large NSW Government agency.

You will oversee service delivery, monitor KPIs, coordinate audits, and drive improvements while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within NSW Government or similarly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of NSW Procurement Policy Framework and procurement governance requirements.
• Experience managing contracts, suppliers and service providers.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and operational frameworks.
• Knowledge of risk, compliance, audit and WHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and business administration functions.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policy and probity requirements.
• Manage contracts and service providers, including Ground Maintenance and Bushfire Risk Mitigation contracts.
• Support governance, risk, WHS and compliance activities across the business.
• Monitor operational performance, reporting, KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate audits, inspections and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

Skills

Operations management

People leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Policy development

Governance and compliance

Job description

Halcyon Knights is seeking an experienced Manager - Policy, Procurement and Operations in Parramatta on a temporary casual contract. The role leads operations, procurement governance, contract management and compliance for a large NSW Government agency.

You will oversee service delivery, monitor KPIs, coordinate audits, and drive improvements while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external providers.