Senior Procurement Project Officer

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies 

• Temporary full-time opportunity until June 2027

• NSW office location: Parramatta or Orange with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super 

The role

This role will lead the rollout of a more sustainable, circular approach to procurement across the department—ensuring recycled content requirements are embedded into planning, purchasing, and end-to-end contract management, while supporting the delivery of key Net Zero commitments. You will drive projects that increase awareness and capability, embed these requirements into policies, systems, and templates, and establish strong reporting, governance, and data processes to track progress and performance. 

Success in this role requires achieving consistent uptake across teams with varying levels of readiness, integrating new requirements into established processes, and influencing both suppliers and stakeholders with competing priorities. 

The role involves partnering across the business to provide clear advice, strengthen procurement practices, build capability, and continuously improve outcomes—while coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring compliance is practical, measurable, and sustainable over time. 

For more information read the full Role Description:  Senior Procurement Project Officer

What you will bring to the role 

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.  

• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges  

• Capable of driving outcomes while effectively involving stakeholders throughout the process, fostering collaboration and buy-in.  

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.  

About Us

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.   

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.  

Join us 

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and 1-page cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.  

Applications close 11:55pm Wednesday 24 June 2026 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Russell Su – A/manager Procurement Policy & Governance at russell.su@dphi.nsw.gov.au 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.