Source to Contract Specialist

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Source to Contract Specialist

Location negotiable across TAFE NSW (pending campus availability)

Temporary Full Time opportunity, up to 15th October 2027

$145,605 – $160,719 salary package - includes base salary ($128,284 - $141,600), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values:
Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

This role is responsible for leading complex sourcing and market engagement activities, including tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract development through to execution. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver strategic procurement outcomes that support business objectives and drive value for money. The successful candidate must meet the essential requirements and will play a key role in reviewing supplier practices, championing tactical improvements, and influencing commercial approaches across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team, support procurement transformation initiatives, and help deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

You are a confident and collaborative procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and a proactive approach to delivering value through strategic sourcing and contract management. You’re comfortable navigating complex procurement processes, influencing outcomes, and driving continuous improvement. With a commitment to integrity and customer-focused service, you’re ready to contribute to a high-performing team and support TAFE NSW’s mission to skill the workforce of the future.

• Advanced experience in the delivery of high-quality procurement practice and the provision of advice in a public sector environment.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, issues and contemporary practices relevant to Procurement.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description.

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued,so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close: 11.55PM AEDT Wednesday 30th September 2026

General recruitment enquiries
:contact Kayla Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor, kayla.smith
64.au.

Role-specific enquiries
: contact Steve Dawe, Senior Manager Source to Contract, steve.dawe
1.au.

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