Full-time and temporary for 2 years
Location – Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga
While we work flexibly, there will be and expectation that employees at NSW Public Works will live within a reasonable distance to NSW Public Works office and to frequent the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Some positions may require more than this average.
Salary from $139,787 to $161,663 plus super and leave loading
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the role
The Senior Procurement Advisor will be responsible for the Region’s innovative, high-quality construction procurement, contract management and assurance services to clients, staff capability and succession planning, system compliance and continuous improvement, and pragmatic input and support into Whole-of-Government construction procurement category initiatives.
In this role, you will act as the Senior Executive on the Region’s construction contracts. and when applicable, senior project manager and/or assurance lead on key NSW Public Works projects or programs and provider of WofG construction procurement assurance for unaccredited Agencies.
About you
To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have :
Extensive demonstrated experience as project, procurement contract management lead on complex infrastructure and construction projects
Knowledge of relevant Government policies, process and frameworks
Detailed knowledge of best practice construction project management and quality processes and frameworks, and experience using common industry ICT platforms
Appropriate qualifications and extensive working experience leading project management, procurement and contract management activities on engineering and/or construction jobs
Current NSW Driver Licence
Required to regularly travel to offices across the Region
If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Applying for the role
Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Andrew Cruckshank, Director Construction Procurement & Social Benefit on andrew.cruckshank@pwa.nsw.gov.au or 4925 7618.
Closing Date: Monday 16th December at 11:55pm.
Additional Notes
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au below for a confidential discussion.
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Grade 11/12 OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher.) Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.