At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
1. Ongoing Full-Time employment
2. Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
3. Salary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
About the role
The IT Procurement Operations support role provides procurement expertise and guidance to business areas, ensuring the purchase of IT products and services is cost-effective, efficient and compliant with NSW government procurement policies and procedures.
Your responsibilities will include:
4. Drafting procurement related correspondence, briefings and contracts.
5. Compliance to the ICT Services Scheme
6. Tracking and monitoring the progress of procurement requests to ensure timely delivery and maintain business continuity.
7. Collaborate with various teams and units to ensure purchasing needs are met
8. Engaging with Suppliers to assist with contract execution and contract information
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
As the IT Procurement Operations support, you will have proven end-to-end ICT Procurement experience and strong understanding of ICT services scheme. You are an effective communicator with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, able to provide advice and influence stakeholders to achieve timely outcomes. You will have:
9. Knowledge and understanding of NSW Government Procurement frameworks, policies and principals.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in excel where lookup functionality is required for tracking and reporting.
11. Experience using Portt or similar procurement platforms.
Key knowledge and experience
12. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
13. Tertiary qualifications or substantial relevant procurement experience within Government, preferably within an ICT environment
14. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
15. Flexible working arrangements
16. 35 hour working week
17. Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
18. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
19. Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date 11 December 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Sarah Paddon at and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Jenny Nguyen at
Please note, due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wed, 24 Dec 2025 – Sun, 12 Jan 2026) applications for this recruitment may be reviewed and finalised commencing mid-January 2026.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.