At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and deliver value-focused outcomes across TAFE NSW.
- Company: Join TAFE NSW, a leader in education and training with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values collaboration, insight, and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a life-changing impact while innovating in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive procurement experience and strong leadership skills required.
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Full-Time Permanent
$236,662 package includes salary ($210,015), employer’s contribution to superannuation and 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. 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, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role:
Seeking a strategic and experienced procurement leader to join our Corporate Services Group as Associate Director Procurement Strategy and Delivery. In this pivotal role, you will set the strategic direction for enterprise-wide category management, co-design procurement strategies with senior stakeholders, and deliver customer-focused, value-for-money outcomes across TAFE NSW. You’ll lead a team of procurement professionals, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery, innovation, and sustainability, ensuring alignment with NSW Government policy and TAFE NSW’s strategic objectives.
About You:
You are a trusted procurement strategist and people leader who drives excellence through collaboration, insight, and integrity. You thrive in complex environments, balancing commercial outcomes with public value. You’ll bring:
- Extensive experience leading high-performing procurement teams within large or complex organisations.
- Expertise in government procurement frameworks, category management, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong commercial, influencing, and negotiation skills with the ability to deliver strategic value.
- A customer-first mindset and passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
- A relevant degree and professional procurement accreditation (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent).
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description. A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 2nd November 2025
How to Apply:
For further information regarding the role please click the apply button where you will be redirected to the Careers at TAFE NSW website where you can review the Position Description, application process and application instructions.
Associate Director Procurement Strategy & Delivery employer: TAFE NSW
At TAFE NSW, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers educators to make a life-changing impact. With competitive salary packages, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our teachers are equipped with the tools they need to inspire the next generation of Automotive students at both Hornsby and Brookvale Campuses. Join us in a role where your passion for teaching can flourish while contributing to the growth of our communities and industries.
