Department for Child Protection
Job reference: 845619
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Role Status: Full-time temporary vacancy
available until 5 September 2027
Remuneration: ASO5 ($89,007 - $98,991 per
annum)
Role Details:
We are seeking a motivated and
detail-oriented Procurement Officer to
join our Finance and Corporate Services
Directorate in Adelaide. You
will play a key role in delivering procurement advice and support,
developing and monitoring procurement plans aligned with agency
strategies, and guiding end-to-end procurement processes.
In this role, you will be:
- Delivering expert procurement advice to support agency
decision-making.
- Managing quality assurance across agency procurement
activities and services.
- Developing strong relationships with a diverse range of
stakeholders to ensure consistent delivery of quality
services.
- Contributing to procurement plans, strategies, business
cases, and policies that support agency procurement
requirements.
About You:
- You have effective communication and interpersonal skills,
enabling you to develop and maintain strong working
relationships.
- You are able to work independently and collaboratively
while prioritising competing tasks to meet objectives and
deadlines.
- You are experienced in supporting procurement and contract
development, including acquisition planning and vendor
management.
- You have knowledge of government legislation, acquisition
planning, tender evaluation, contract management and dispute
resolution.
Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply
now and join our dynamic team where your expertise will make a real
difference.
Why You’ll Love it Here - Perks 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.
See our full list of benefits.
Special Conditions:
About DCP:
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.
Enquiries: Chanda Hing - Manager, Strategic
Procurement via phone: (08) 8226 3587 or email: chanda.hing@sa.gov.au
Our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve. We
encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and
abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQI+ communities, and people
from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To apply for this role, please click
the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.
Applications close: 08/06/2026 11:00 PM
Flexibility Statement
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.
Procurement Officer
