Procurement Officer

Job Description

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position until 30 June 2028
• Based at Western’s Hawkesbury (Richmond) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: HEW Level 5 $85,778 – $97,006 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading
• Strengthen procurement governance and sustainable purchasing outcomes

Support university-wide sourcing, contracts and procurement governance to deliver compliant, effective purchasing outcomes.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is looking for a Procurement Officer to join its Procurement Services team to deliver procurement solutions that support teaching, research and operational excellence across the University.

The Procurement Officer will partner with stakeholders to guide and manage procurement activities, provide advice and training, support contract and supplier management, and embed best practice procurement across the University.

The Procurement Officer also contributes to sourcing activities, governance, risk management and reporting, while ensuring procurement practices comply with University policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements.

What Success Looks Like:
The Procurement Officer will deliver reliable procurement support while strengthening compliance, stakeholder capability and purchasing outcomes. This includes:

• Deliver sourcing activities that meet business needs and comply with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Support effective contract management, including issue resolution and the negotiation of appropriate contract and purchase order variations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting that support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Equip stakeholders to undertake procurement activities confidently through clear advice, responsive support and systems training.
• Identify and manage procurement risks while promoting probity and governance obligations with stakeholders and suppliers.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
The successful applicant will bring practical procurement experience, sound judgement and the ability to guide stakeholders through complex requirements. They will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of professional experience, education, training and achievement.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end procurement, including business planning, needs analysis, tendering and contract award.
• Sound knowledge of procurement and contract management frameworks, principles and relevant legislative requirements.
• Proven ability to manage procurement matters with minimal supervision while balancing competing priorities.
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Jillian Camilleri, Senior Manager, Procurement Governance and Sustainability via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1745Q in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 6th September 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of the online application, candidates will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.