Introduction
DPIRD’s Procurement Officer supports purchases across agriculture, biosecurity, fisheries, regional development and corporate services. That can mean specialist equipment or livestock as well as professional services and technology. The work combines tender administration, practical advice and procurement governance.
This guide explains how to apply for Procurement Officer with a current resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages. Choose evidence that shows you understand the Plan, Source and Manage process and can help people use it. Include your role in accurate tender documents, electronic systems and clear responses to procurement queries.
The department works across a geographically dispersed network, so explain how you maintained useful relationships without relying on everyone being in one office. Regional applicants are preferred, particularly in the named locations. The temporary full-time appointment can run for up to two years and six months.
View the official job ad and keep its application instructions open while you plan.
Procurement Officer role snapshot
| Role | Procurement Officer |
| Organisation | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Location | DPIRD locations across NSW; regional preference, particularly Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour |
| Employment | Temporary full-time, 35 hours per week, for up to 2 years and 6 months |
| Salary or remuneration | Clerk Grade 5/6, $102,936 to $113,579 plus superannuation and leave loading |
| Job ID | 605731 |
| Closing date | 1 November 2026 at 11:55 pm AEDT |
NSW Government application requirements
Give the hiring team the documents and written responses it requests, within the stated limits. Check the application form before drafting so the final submission follows the required format.
Application requirements for Procurement Officer
- Current resume or CV
- Cover letter, maximum 2 pages, outlining relevant skills, experience and suitability
Submit a current resume and a cover letter of no more than two pages. The two-page limit applies to the cover letter; the application instructions do not apply that limit to the resume.
Role conditions and qualifications
- Pre-employment checks may include police, health and other relevant assessments
Candidate evidence for Procurement Officer
Livestock, specialist equipment and technology all feature in DPIRD’s broad procurement portfolio. This officer supports tender documentation and publication on buy.nsw, maintains procurement records and responds to queries across a geographically dispersed department. Regional locations are preferred, giving the role a strong connection with the services supporting primary industries and communities. The evidence areas below help you choose examples for that work.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| NSW procurement frameworks and governance | Explain how you applied a policy or Plan, Source and Manage step to a practical business need. |
| Tender administration and systems | Describe your work on documentation, publication or evaluation, including the checks used to keep records accurate. |
| Stakeholder and vendor relationships | Show how you gave clear advice and worked with people across different locations or functions. |
| Organisation and improvement | Explain how you managed procurement tasks and reporting, then identify a change that improved efficiency or customer service. |
Example application structure for Procurement Officer
Submit a current resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and suitability. The cover letter has a maximum of two pages. The outline below connects procurement governance with practical tender and stakeholder work.
| Application section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Introduce your procurement background and interest in the department’s varied regional portfolio. |
| Framework and tender example | Explain the business need, process and documentation or electronic-system work you handled. |
| Advice and relationships | Show how you supported buyers or vendors with clear, timely information. |
| Improvement and close | Describe an efficiency or service improvement and state your relevant location preference. |
Before you submit
Keep the cover letter within two pages and make your systems and tender responsibilities clear. Use the advertised $102,936 to $113,579 range when comparing the opportunity, rather than a broad salary-search band. Confirm location preferences and submit before 11:55 pm AEDT on 1 November.
Return to the official vacancy for the final document and deadline check.
Help with your Procurement Officer application
If you want help organising your own evidence and preparing the written documents, request application support from Team 3Thirty. Bring the vacancy and your current CV so the application can address the work you have actually done.