Senior Procurement Advisor

Electoral Commission SA is expanding the team as we prepare to plan and deliver one of South Australias largest logistical events, the 2026 State election.

If you want to play a key role in the delivery of the next State election and make a positive contribution to democracy, then consider applying for this exciting role!

The Senior Procurement Advisor is responsible for the provision of timely, value for money procurement and contract management services to the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) branches to meet business needs, within South Australian Government Procurement Framework and policy parameters. 

The Senior Procurement Adviser is responsible for providing advice and support to ECSA business units, reviewing and/or managing higher-value, more complex procurements and providing support on strategic procurement opportunities for ECSA.

Reporting to the Manager Finance, key responsibilities include:

• Providing timely advice and support to branches commensurate to value and complexity of procurement needs.
• Reviewing and/or managing higher value more complex procurements and whole of ECSA contracts.
• Providing contract management services for nominated ECSA contracts by monitoring performance against KPIs and instituting remedial actions where required.
• Developing and communicating subject-matter expertise with respect to better practices in market approaches, tendering and contracts, procurement options and strategies.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline delegations and Procurement approval and reporting processes, applying a risk-management approach.
• Maintaining and communicating up to date policy and process documentation, advice, hints and tips and procurement related templates.

Special Conditions

• This role is offered temporary term basis up to 18 December 2026.
• In order not to compromise the strict neutrality of the Commission, no person who is active in political affairs or intends to carry on this activity may be an employee.
• Employment is dependent upon a criminal history check that the Commission finds satisfactory.
• Extensive out of normal working hours duty may be required during the period of an election.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.

Remuneration

• ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 per annum.      

Application Instructions

• All applications must be submitted via https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/
• Applicants are requested to refer to the Job Application Guidelines before submitting their application.
• Applications must be submitted with a completed SA Public Sector Pre-employment Declaration, cover letter, resume/CV and a written report (of no more than two pages) addressing the essential requirements of the position as outlined in the person specification.

Enquiries

• Enquiries can be directed to Fiona Ayres, Manager Human Resources at ***********@sa.gov.au or (08) 7424 7***.

Applications close 9am Friday 27 June 2025

Additional Notes

The Electoral Commission of South Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.