Procurement Officer - Clerk Grade 5/6

Procurement Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Wollongong location with flexible work available.
• Attractive salary package of up to $115,643.92 pa (salary range $93,295 – $102,941). Total remuneration package includes salary plus employer's 11% contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced procurement professional to join a centralised team to deliver effective procurement and contract management outcomes for the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES). This role will primarily focus on the procurement of goods and services, to support operational response requirements for our volunteer members.
Your primary responsibility is to ensure efficient procurement and administration of key procurement and contracts for the agency. Some of your key duties include:

• Providing effective support to NSW SES procurement processes, which includes contributing to the preparation of procurement documentation supporting tender processes and preparing request for quotes (RFQ).
• Managing supplier relationships by monitoring contract performance targets.
• Leading and mentoring staff and ensuring the delivery of quality, customer-focused, timely, and accurate procurement services.

About the NSW SES
Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.
Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is a volunteer-based emergency and rescue service with a small staff support team. As a prominent influencer of other emergency service agencies, NSW SES collaborates closely with its partners to modernise and expand its volunteer base. The organisation's primary objective is to safeguard lives and protect local communities.
While major responsibilities are for flood, storm operations, and tsunamis, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue efforts in the rural parts of the state. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural), other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats, Urban Search and Rescue, and Community First Response.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and develop productive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in NSW Government procurement, and/or in-depth knowledge of the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework would be advantageous.

How to apply
Your application should include as separate attachments:
· A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;
· Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
· An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role
Targeted Questions
1. Describe a time when you had to manage a contract and the outcomes were not delivered as expected. How did you manage this situation? What did you learn from the experience?
2. Share a time when you were asked for ideas to solve a work issue that you had little knowledge or experience about. What methodology did you use, what was your response and what was the outcome?
Find out more
The role description is available .
For more information about the role, applications are encouraged to contact, David Hanna,
A recruitment pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if they arise.
Applications close: Sunday, 4 February 2024 11:59pm
The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.