Senior Forest and Fire Procurement Officer

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department in Saudi Arabia is seeking a skilled procurement officer to join their Forest and Fire Operations Division. This ongoing role supports essential management activities and entails the procurement of significant projects. Prospective candidates must have relevant experience in public sector procurement to ensure effective delivery of government programs.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in public sector procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Forest and Fire Management activities.
• Ensure implementation of procurement and contract management controls and systems.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Job description

Forest and Fire Operations Division's Gippsland Region is seeking an experienced procurement officer to support the delivery of Forest and Fire Management activities by District and Regional teams.

This position is part of the Forest and Fire Programs team, ensuring the implementation of DEECA's procurement and contract management controls and systems within the region across all program activities. It directly supports the procurement of complex or large-scale works.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in public sector procurement and contract management is desirable.

This is an ongoing position. The work location within the Gippsland Region is flexible, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Other Relevant Information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

Applicants must possess appropriate work rights for the employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and focuses on the essential requirements of the job, ensuring fair treatment for all applicants. We support work-life balance through flexible options such as working from home, flexible hours, part-time work, job sharing, or accessing paid/unpaid leave.