Asset Management Sourcing Officer

Asset Management Sourcing Officer

·         Ongoing Full-Time

·         Location: Multiple locations across NSW available, and hybrid working arrangement

·         Flexible work-life balance

·         Competitive salary

·         35-hour week

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

About the role

Undertake and provide procurement services relating to Asset Management construction projects, including procurement planning, development and sourcing, to meet business needs.

Essential requirements of the role

·         Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement or in a related discipline and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

·         Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the value of public education.

For more information read the full Role Description: Asset Management Sourcing Officer.

Key knowledge and experience

·         Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

·         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NSW Government procurement policies, systems, procedures and legislation including probity.

About you

The ideal candidate: 

• Flexible and proactive responsiveness to change direction and priorities. 
• Self-directed and highly motivated. 
• Strong team player and ability to work collaboratively. 
• High level communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• The desire to work in a demanding, dynamic, and fast paced environment.

How to apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please address the 2 targeted questions below:

1.   Please provide an example of a construction related procurement project you have managed. (Max. 500 words)

2.   Provide an example of a recommendation you have made relating to sourcing strategies and plans to meet business needs and what the outcome was. (Max. 500 words)

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

Closing date:  24 March 2024 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Melissa Sinclair at ***************@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.