STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT OFFICER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Recognition and Growth

Job summary

Department for Child Protection (DCP) is seeking a Strategic Procurement Officer based in Adelaide CBD to drive end-to-end, people-focused procurement initiatives. You will enhance service delivery outcomes by applying high-level procurement guidance and ensuring sustainability and optimisation of contracts.

The role demands leadership in complex procurements, strong stakeholder engagement, and a detailed, solution-oriented approach to procurement reform and policy alignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and accurate knowledge of strategic procurement and contract management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage senior stakeholders and build rapport.
• Ability to independently exercise judgment on strategic procurement initiatives.
• Excellent conflict-resolution skills for sensitive negotiations.
• Detail-oriented approach to identify and analyse procurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end procurement that aligns with agency policies and strategic operations.
• Provide specialist guidance to procurement and contracting matters for internal stakeholders.
• Drive value-for-money opportunities through strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Job description

Elevate service delivery through robust procurement activities

Raise integrity and rapport with key stakeholders to drive strategic goals.

As a Strategic Procurement Officer based in Adelaide CBD, you will execute people-focused procurement initiatives that strengthens service delivery outcomes. Your significant experience in end-to-end management of strategic procurement will ensure existing services are sustainable and optimised for development.

The team are seeking a results-driven professional, who can oversee complex procurements and apply high-level specialist guidance to drive internal operations. Your tactical mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills will maintain effective contract and procurement services that bolster departmental prosperity.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver end-to-end procurement initiatives that reflects agency policies and strategic operations
• Employ strategic leadership to improve DCP’s procurement and contract reform procedures
• Drive procurement activities that facilitate the creation of strategic value-for-money opportunities
• Administer sound research endeavours to examine complex and sensitive procurement and contracting issues
• Provide specialist consultancy services and advice to an array of stakeholders surrounding complex procurement and contracting matters.

About you:

• You possess extensive experience and accurate knowledge of strategic procurement and contract management
• You exhibit strong interpersonal skills to enhance rapport and credibility with senior stakeholders
• You can work independently to exercise precise judgement of strategic procurement and contract initiatives
• You have exceptional conflict-resolution skills to negotiate matters with high sensitivity and diplomacy
• You are a detailed-orientated individual, who can critically identify and analyse important issues.

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.