Procurement Officer

Job Details; Newcastle; Hybrid; ZAR 1 246 000 - 1 380 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to join their Corporate Services – Finance team. This full-time role offers the chance to plan and manage procurement arrangements that deliver value for money. You will collaborate with stakeholders, lead sourcing activities, and drive strong business outcomes in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and inclusion. Ideal candidates have experience in procurement and a commitment to public sector values.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work/life balance

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience drafting procurement documentation.
• Ability to analyse stakeholder needs and market data.
• Confident communicator able to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing procurement arrangements.
• Collaborating across departments to provide expert advice.
• Leading sourcing activities in line with policy.

Skills

Procurement documentation

Sourcing activities

Stakeholder communication

Contract management

Risk assessment

Job description

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places, and economies.

• Take the next step in your procurement career with a role that offers growth and impact
• Ongoing full‑time opportunity
• Location: Parramatta, Orange and Newcastle with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 super

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to join our Corporate Services – Finance team. In this role you will play a key part in planning, sourcing and managing procurement arrangements that deliver value for money and support the department’s strategic objectives.

You will collaborate across the department, providing expert advice to stakeholders, leading sourcing activities in line with policy, and supporting effective contract management to drive strong business outcomes. If you are passionate about procurement and want to make a tangible impact on government services this is the role for you.

For more information read the full Role Description: Procurement Officer.

What you will bring to the role

• Procurement & contracts know‑how: Hands‑on experience drafting clear procurement documentation, conducting sourcing activities in line with policy, objectively evaluating tenders and managing contract variations and performance.
• Market & risk insight: Ability to analyse stakeholder needs and market data, assess procurement risks and maintain accurate records for compliance and reporting.
• Stakeholder partnership: Confident communicator who can explain requirements, resolve issues and collaborate with finance, legal and business teams to improve outcomes.
• Results with integrity: A commitment to public sector values, delivering quality results, acting with integrity and supporting a customer‑focused culture.

What's in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long‑term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and well‑being with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programmes. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected and empowered to succeed.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage land assets and property effectively; and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high‑performing, world‑class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

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Employment Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: $113,574 – $125,720

Applications close Monday 26 January 2026 at 11:55 PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kristian Hodgson, Procurement Business Partner.

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A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) – HR Support option 2 or DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference "Request an Adjustment – Job Title and Reference Number."

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career Pathways team for a yarn.