Introduction
The Procurement Officer at DCCEEW supports the purchases that help the department deliver its environmental and heritage work. The position is based in Parramatta and has a particular emphasis on ICT sourcing, alongside professional services and goods and services. It is a temporary full-time opportunity until 15 July 2027.
When considering how to apply for Procurement Officer, start with your strongest end-to-end sourcing example. The hiring team needs evidence that you understand NSW Government procurement frameworks and can turn a business need into a compliant, workable procurement arrangement. Explain the decisions you made through planning, sourcing and supplier engagement.
The written application consists of a resume and cover letter. A focused letter should connect your ICT procurement experience, stakeholder relationships and risk management, so the reader can see how you would support a busy procurement business partner.
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Procurement Officer role snapshot
| Role | Procurement Officer |
| Organisation | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
| Location | Parramatta; flexible working supported |
| Salary | $116,981 to $129,492 plus superannuation and annual leave loading |
| Work type | Temporary full-time until 15 July 2027, with possibility of extension or ongoing employment |
| Closing date | Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:55 pm AEST |
| Source job ID | 599846 |
Application requirements for Procurement Officer
The application instructions determine what the panel can assess. Prepare each requested document, keep within the stated limits and check that the uploaded files open correctly.
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and suitability
Work rights
For ongoing NSW Public Sector employment, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. For this temporary opportunity, you need a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role, where applicable.
A cover letter template can help organise the letter. Adapt it to the specific instructions and examples for this role.
Candidate evidence for Procurement Officer
The evidence areas below are practical application guidance drawn from the work and applicant requirements. Choose examples that show what you personally assessed, decided and delivered.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| End-to-end strategic sourcing, particularly ICT | Describe the business need, sourcing approach, procurement documentation, evaluation and outcome for an ICT purchase you led. |
| NSW Government procurement frameworks | Explain the framework or policy you applied and how you kept the procurement compliant through approvals and record-keeping. |
| Procurement strategies and documentation | Show how you prepared clear sourcing material across ICT, professional services or goods and services, with a reason for the approach. |
| Stakeholder relationships and influence | Describe how you worked through competing requirements and negotiated a practical outcome with business teams or suppliers. |
| Organisation, analysis and problem-solving | Use a procurement risk or delivery constraint to show how you analysed the issue, managed priorities and achieved value for money. |
Example application structure for Procurement Officer
The cover letter explains your interest and suitability alongside the resume. No page limit is specified, so a focused two-page letter is a practical recommendation unless the application form directs otherwise. Use the structure below to connect your sourcing experience with the requirements.
| Cover letter section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Explain your interest in supporting DCCEEW and identify the ICT sourcing experience most relevant to the role. |
| Sourcing example | Walk through one end-to-end procurement, including your strategy, documentation and the resulting arrangement. |
| Governance and risk | Explain the NSW Government framework, approvals and risk controls you applied. |
| Stakeholders and delivery | Show how you resolved competing requirements, communicated advice and kept the procurement moving. |
| Closing | Confirm your interest, work availability and the contribution your experience would bring. |
What the panel will want to see in your examples
- Your personal role in an ICT sourcing activity
- Documentation that made evaluation or approvals clearer
- A specific procurement risk and how you handled it
- A commercial or service outcome that demonstrates value
Before you submit
Check your dates, figures and responsibilities against your actual experience. Review the application form before the closing date of Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:55 pm AEST, and leave time to complete any screening questions and confirm the attachments.
Return to the official vacancy and application portal for the final instructions. If you need help choosing examples or preparing the written documents, Team 3Thirty can help with your application.