South Australian Motor Sport Board
Job reference: 849062
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
About the Agency
The South Australian Motor
Sport Board is the organiser and promoter for world class
motorsport events. A high-performing, commercially driven
events team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for
fans and participants, while creating vibrancy and strong
economic benefits for Adelaide and South Australia, working on
world leading events including the Supercars Grand Final and
MotoGP Grand Prix of Australia from 2027.
Role Highlights
- Demonstrate your 'can do' approach
- Work on high profile motorsport events including Supercars
and MotoGP
- Work in a collaborative team environment
Role Details
The Senior Procurement Officer
is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex
procurement and contract management activities to support the
South Australian Motor Sport Board (SAMSB) event program. The
role provides expert procurement advice, leads procurement
processes, and manages contracts across a range of high-value
and high-risk procurements, ensuring compliance with government
frameworks and achievement of value for money outcomes. Working
with a high degree of autonomy, you will demonstrate your 'can
do' approach and significant experience managing procurements
within the State Government procurement framework.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement processes for
complex and high-value procurements, including planning,
sourcing, evaluation and contract establishment, ensuring
delivery within required timeframes and procurement
frameworks.
- Develop high-quality procurement documentation, including
acquisition plans, tender specifications, evaluation plans,
probity documentation, and contract documentation, ensuring
accuracy, completeness and compliance with across-government
requirements.
- Manage allocated contracts, including monitoring supplier
performance, managing variations, resolving issues and
supporting contract lifecycle activities to ensure delivery
against contractual obligations.
- Provide trusted procurement advice and guidance to internal
stakeholders on procurement approaches, risk management,
contract management and compliance requirements, enabling
informed and effective decision-making.
- Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in
accordance with relevant legislation, State Procurement Board
policies and agency requirements, maintaining probity,
transparency and audit readiness.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
internal clients, suppliers and external stakeholders to
support efficient procurement processes and positive commercial
outcomes.
- Identify and implement improvements to procurement
processes, systems and practices, contributing to the ongoing
maturity and effectiveness of procurement and contract
management within SAMSB.
- Maintain accurate, complete and compliant procurement
records in accordance with the State Records Act 1997 and
agency policies, and contribute to procurement reporting and
audit activities as required.
Special Conditions
- The Incumbent will be required to participate in the
Agency's Performance Management Program.
- The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this
remuneration level or equivalent.
- Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
- This role requires a National Criminal History check.
Classification
ASO6 - Administrative
Services Officer
Salary Range
$102,171 - $108,071 p.a.
Duration
Up to 24 months
Enquiries to
Stuart O'Loughlin - Head of Finance
Phone: 08 8429 2500
Email: samsb.recruitment@sa.gov.au
Applications close: 28/06/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:-
Role Description - Senior Procurement Officer - AS06.pdf
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.