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Why Work With Us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
Department for Education
Job reference: 689090
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
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.
About The Role
The Manager, Procurement Strategy is responsible for the development and implementation of the department's strategic plan and driving excellence throughout the Procurement function and across the department for procurement activities through the delivery of process improvement, best practice processes, professional development and change management projects. The position will work with the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (D/CPO) to build a modern procurement organisation to support department strategies objectives.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil.
Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification. CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply or similar.
Special Conditions
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.
Remuneration
ASO8 $121,107 - 125,679 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading
Enquiries
Enquiries can be directed to Shannon Bottrell, Director, Acuity Partners directly via M: 0421 063 052 or E: 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.
Additional Note
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.
Applications close: 14/08/2025 11:30 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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Government Administration
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