Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer
Are you ready for a career that creates meaningful impact? Here’s your opportunity to work for an organisation that informs and challenges government to improve outcomes for citizens.
Who we are?
For over 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the Parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources.
Recognised as a centre of excellence in professional services, the Audit Office of New South Wales is an independent integrity agency. We conduct financial and performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios such as health, education, transport, local government, environment, justice, community services, industry and more.
Our work is diverse, challenging and meaningful. Our people interact with diverse stakeholders regularly, and embrace opportunities to positively impact the lives of NSW citizens. A career at the Audit Office is more than you imagine.
We have a people-focused culture, supported by corporate values that encourage pride in purpose, curiosity and open-mindedness, courage and integrity. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in.
At the Audit Office, you won’t just fit in. You’ll belong.
How will you contribute?
Joining the Audit Office means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, integrity, and making a tangible difference for the people of NSW.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement & Contracts Officer to join our passionate team. In this role you play a key role in providing procurement and contract advice and services to staff and senior management. This role will report to the Manager, Project Assurance & Commissioning and the key responsibilities include:
* Ensure the Audit Office’s procurement and contract management framework is in line with the NSW Government procurement policy framework and better practice.
* Maintain templates (plans, agreements) and evaluation tools which meet the needs of the business.
* Provide timely and accurate advice to internal stakeholders on procurement and contract management requirements and principles.
* Monitor and accurately report on procurement activities across the organisation to ensure compliance with the procurement and contract management framework.
* Participate in tender and request for quote (RFQ) processes to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and probity principles.
* Assist the Manager, Project Assurance & Commissioning and internal buyers with supplier contract negotiations.
* Identify areas of procurement and contract management improvements and implement them in conjunction with the team.
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What will you learn?
We will challenge and develop you, encourage your curiosity, open-mindedness and courage. A bird’s eye view of the whole state government is on offer, a unique opportunity that few professionals are exposed to.
Our audits are purposeful and are determined each year to reflect the contemporary challenges that NSW faces, providing you with the opportunity to work on a variety of issues and challenges.
We value the growth and development of our people, with leaders who guide and mentor on your professional journey. With a focus on wellbeing, we support you to perform at your best and achieve meaningful outcomes in your role.
What will you need to succeed?
The successful candidate will have experience across all aspects of procurement and contract management. They will be someone who is a self-starter and can work independently. They will also be someone who can work collaboratively with senior internal stakeholders to achieve value for money outcomes. The successful candidate will be someone who has an eye for detail, is prepared to question the status quo and continuously look for opportunities to improve our procurement and contract management practices. The successful candidate will be someone who can help the business build successful partnerships with key suppliers.
You will also need:
* a tertiary qualification in an appropriate business discipline
* demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management, preferably in a government setting but not essential
* sound knowledge of contemporary procurement and contract management practises
* to be an Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.
* a successful police check
What are the benefits?
We provide genuine flexibility in the way we work, along with competitive benefits.
On offer is a 35-hour work week and a total remuneration package (including superannuation) from $119,689 to $160,556 per annum depending on your experience, skills and capabilities.
The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to ‘getting things done’. Here you can have a rewarding career with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth. You will work with friendly, talented colleagues to solve complex problems and work with high-profile clients.
The Audit Office is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements to create a diverse, skilled and motivated workforce capable of delivering quality products and efficient services. Our standard way of working requires you to work at least 50% of contracted hours from either our head office, an auditee location, or a related worksite. If required, you can balance your attendance on-site over a month, with a minimum of one day per week in one of these locations.
Get started.
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in. The Audit Office of New South Wales values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse groups. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not think you meet every requirement, or feel your experience does not align perfectly, we still want to hear from you.
For your application to be considered, you must include your resume, as well as a cover letter that addresses these two targeted questions:
1. Tell us what key elements you would expect to see in a robust contract management plan, and why. (Maximum 400 words)
2. Procurement requirements can be complex and constantly change. Tell us how you manage the risk of internal buyers not being aware of the key requirements. (400 words maximum).
As this role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate that they meet the capability to write and prepare material that is well structured and easy to follow, we strongly discourage reliance on tools such as ChatGPT for the preparation of cover letters or answers to targeted questions for this role.
If you are interested in making a positive difference to the people of NSW, click Apply Now.
Applications close midnight Tuesday 12 May 2026
For further information please contact or visit www.audit.nsw.gov.au for more information about the Audit Office and the important work we do.