Senior Associate, Sourcing Specialist

• Join Corporate Services, a group within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS)

• Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation

• Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

The Senior Associate - Sourcing Specialist partners with stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to deliver value for money and effectively meet business outcomes and government directions.

The sourcing activities will predominantly be in the technology and ICT category. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders and provide expert advice on procurement policies, procedures, and standards in end-to-end procurement sourcing and contract management activities.

Additionally, you will play a key role in enhancing procurement capabilities, addressing risks, and participating in various procurement initiatives to drive organisational success.   

For any questions related to the role, please contact Staci Morrisson, Associate Director Strategic Procurement via [email protected]

About You

You are a proactive and adaptable professional with a strong understanding of procurement policy, processes, and legislation, particularly within the NSW Government Procurement Framework.

You possess relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in procurement, demonstrating a solid grasp of procurement governance and best practices.

You excel in leading complex sourcing activities in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment. Your ability to stay updated with the evolving procurement landscape and your expertise in the business and supplier markets will be key to your success in this role.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.  

How to Apply 

Click “Apply Now” to submit your online application.  Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Monday, 2nd February 2026 10:00AM)  

Recruitment Contact: Laura Steele, Talent Acquisition Partner Laura.Steele@dciths.nsw.gov.au   

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport 

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we: 

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state

• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces 

• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment 

• Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form. 

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.