Senior Procurement Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance
Job reference: 852355
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Senior Procurement Officer, to join the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Department of Treasury and Finance for a period of up to 2 years.

Remuneration:  ASO7 – Salary Range ($116,089 - $125,490 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex procurements and helping the organisation achieve its strategic objectives. Working closely with a range of stakeholders, you’ll provide expert advice on sourcing and contracting strategies, lead end-to-end procurement activities for ICT goods and services and contribute to informed decision-making through your procurement expertise.

About you

To be successful you will:

• Lead complex procurements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies that deliver value for money and support organisational objectives.
• Partner with a diverse range of stakeholders to assess business needs, analyse markets and identify opportunities that inform procurement decisions.
• Provide trusted procurement expertise and advice, helping to achieve commercially sound outcomes while managing risk effectively.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders, supporting efficient procurement processes and compliance with government procurement requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and helping drive high-quality procurement outcomes.

About us

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) enables a more connected and secure government so that South Australian (SA) Government agencies can better serve our community. We do this by leading the SA Government’s technology, cyber security, and digital government strategies, as well as developing and delivering resilient and innovative ICT, digital and cyber security services, platforms, and critical infrastructure to SA Government agencies that are accessible, trusted and secure.

As well as working within the SA Public Sector Code of Ethics, OCIO‘s principles are: customer-centric and collaborative, growth minded, engaged and skilled, and honesty in action.

OCIO supports flexible work arrangements, and our office environment is activity-based, with spaces tailored for focused work, collaboration, and general space for everyday work.

Governance, Portfolio and Business Operations provides strategic, governance and business support services that enable OCIO to deliver on its priorities and outcomes. The directorate brings together specialist functions including strategic advice, program and portfolio governance oversight and reporting, procurement, policy development, communications, engagement and change management, as well as business operations including administration, finance, and workforce operations support. By providing centralised leadership, oversight and support functions, the directorate helps drive organisational alignment, accountability and effective service delivery, and helps ensure OCIO is well-positioned to deliver effective services and value across government.

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and embrace diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

What we offer

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted gym membership
• Supportive career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Be Well Program

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Name:             Daniel Olver
Title:                Manager, Portfolio Reporting and Business Improvement
Tel:                  08 8429 4***
email:              ************@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria and demonstrating suitability for the role. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees and complete a pre-employment declaration.

This role requires:

☒ National Police Check

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 19/08/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- P45467 (DTF OCIO) ASO7 Senior Procurement Officer Role Statement .pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.