Procurement Officer

 

Procurement Officer - NSW Trustee and Guardian

 

• 2x Ongoing vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Parramatta and Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 7/8. Base salary $116,981 to $129,492 per annum, plus superannuation, plus leave loading

 

About Us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. The agency supports the NSW Trustee, the Public Guardian and the Commissioner of Dormant Funds to carry out their statutory functions. We do this by providing a range of customer-centred services, including Will-making, trustee, financial management and guardianship services, including some for the state’s most vulnerable people.

We support over 50,000 customers annually and manage almost seven billion dollars in customer assets. A NSW government agency within the Communities and Justice Portfolio, our services help support and protect people at critical moments in their lives.

 

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

About the team

Financial Performance and Investments comprises teams supporting the financial and investment needs of our clients as well as maintaining, enhancing, and protecting their assets.  These services cover the management of properties, shares, investments, and other personal assets; the processing of customer and third-party payments and receipts; the handling of a range of taxation matters; developing financial plans and budgets to support our customers; and providing corporate frameworks, tools and services for Procurement, Project Management Governance, and Budgeting and Reporting to the organisation.

 

About the role

 

The Procurement Officer provides procurement expertise and assists stakeholders to plan, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet business outcomes, government directions and NSW Trustee and Guardian’s fiduciary duty. Each role will be assigned their own portfolio and be provided training and support from senior staff.

 

This is an exciting opportunity that will see you:

• Validate stakeholder business needs, compile and source market information, and assist in analysing markets and assessing risk to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
• Implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes
• Provide advice, information and guidance on procurement related matters to staff across the agency to provide governance and support good practice in procurement.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise business opportunities.
• Maintain and update procurement records including contract register and disclosure requirements and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organisational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information

 

For more information about the position, view the role description

About you

Application is encouraged if you demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in a professional procurement role – Private sector, Not for Profit and Government experience welcome.
• Skilled at understanding stakeholder needs, gathering market information, and analysing markets and risks to support procurement planning and decisions.
• Experience in negotiating to establish and review supply relationships.
• Ability to provide clear and concise advice, information and guidance on procurement-related matters to stakeholders.
• The roles will primarily cover procurement categories including ICT, Professional Services (including Legal and Financial Services), and Property Services.
• Experience in managing performance and risk for high volume, low value procurement would be beneficial.

 

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.   

 

Essential requirements  

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant discipline or industry.

 

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

 

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• complete the online application
• submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability
• answer the following targeted questions when prompted in your application:

1. Briefly describe a procurement sourcing activity you recently undertook, your role and the steps taken to achieve the desired outcome.
2. Briefly describe a supplier or contract issue that you have encountered, and the steps you took to resolve the situation.

 

 

To be eligible for ongoing employment in NSW Trustee and Guardian, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident.

 

Read: writing your job application for tips on the application process.

 

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

 

 

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 20th September 2026.

 

For enquiries about the role, please contact Charu Jolly, Senior Manager Procurement and Supplier Relations, email Charu.Jolly@tag.nsw.gov.au.

 

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Ashly Dahdal, Talent Advisor on Ashly.Dahdal@tag.nsw.gov.au.

 

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn, or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.