ASO6 - Senior Procurement Officer
Department for Education
Job reference: 850296 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and
young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state. The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of category management strategies and initiatives for the Corporate & ICT category. This includes conducting category reviews and contributing to planning and forecasting activities. The position develops and manages sourcing projects and provides specialist advice on procurement policy, strategic planning, contract formation, and the effective management of supply risks. The role delivers high-level advice on procurement and contracting matters to senior management and staff across the Department for Education. It involves active engagement with suppliers and key stakeholders to support the delivery of procurement projects for the department. The position also
contributes to the continuous improvement of procurement practices
by supporting the development and application of new techniques and
methodologies aligned with departmental policies and procurement
frameworks. Essential: Nil Desirable:
A relevant tertiary qualification. CIPS Diploma in Procurement and
Supply or similar. The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special
Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description. ASO6 $105,747 - $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Shannon Bottrell, Director, Acuity Partners, via tel: 0421 063 052 or email: sbottrell@acuitypartners.com.au Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or
Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability
are strongly encouraged to apply. There are two full-time contract roles available (1.0 FTE), initial 12-month term contract with potential option for ongoing.
Applications close: 22/07/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Position Description - ASO6 Senior Procurement Officer - June 2026.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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