Assistant Procurement Officer
- Role Title : Assistant Procurement Officer
- Role Type: Temporary 12-Month opportunity with potential extension or conversion to Ongoing Employment
- Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6, Salary Range : $102,936 - $113,579 base plus super and annual leave loading
- Location: Sydney CBD (Mckell Building). Flexible working conditions within NSW may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy
Join a dynamic team supporting critical NSW Government ICT procurement.
Are you an organised administrative professional looking for an opportunity in procurement? Join our specialist Strategic Sourcing team within the Department of Customer Service. Our team focuses on establishing "all of government" ICT agreements that support NSW government agencies. We're a high-performing, fun, and flexible team working on strategic, high-profile programs. This role reports to the Senior Sourcing Manager.
About the Role
As an Assistant Procurement Officer, you will undertake a range of administrative activities to support project procurement and operational activities. Your primary purpose is to assist team members in managing and delivering sourcing activities to effectively meet business objectives.
This is a 12-month opportunity with the potential for ongoing employment, offering the successful candidate the chance to contribute to a dynamic procurement team while developing their skills and experience in government sourcing and procurement..
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing procurement and administrative support services, including managing records using TRIM.
- Supporting Request for Proposal/Quote (RFx) processes, including managing clarifications via shared mailboxes and buy NSW Tenders, maintaining trackers, and assisting with tender management in buy NSW Tenders.
- Assisting with evaluation activities: coordinating committee meetings, taking minutes, drafting reports, managing supplier communications, and supporting evaluation clarifications.
- Updating and maintaining procurement documentation and records.
- Using the e Approvals system to create and track briefing notes and procurement requests.
- Responding to enquiries and requests to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- Providing project support, including monitoring and reporting on project plans and milestones.
- Assisting with the preparation of procurement plans and related reports.
- Publishing procurement requests on the buy NSW Tenders portal and responding to queries.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Shows drive, motivation, and a commitment to learning.
- Is committed to providing a positive customer experience.
- Works collaboratively and supports a team environment.
- Can plan, prioritise, and align operational activities with team objectives.
- Understands and can comply with procurement guidelines and procedures.
- Has familiarity with procurement activities and administrative support.
- Is proficient in using available technologies to maximise efficiency, including record management systems (like TRIM), buy NSW Tenders and eApprovals platforms.
- Can adapt existing skills and respond proactively to changing priorities.
To apply for this opportunity
Please provide a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) highlighting how you meet the above criteria together with a copy of your CV (up to 4 pages).
Salary Grade 05/06, with the base salary for this role starting at $ base plus superannuation
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: Monday,14th SEP 2026 at 9:59am
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
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