Corporate Careers

Head of Procurement Operations & Strategy

• Lead procurement governance and policy to ensure simple, effective and compliant practices. 

• Multiple company benefits 

• Hybrid working environment, offering a competitive salary 

About the Role 

Leads strategy, governance and improvement of icare procurement, owning policies, data and tools to drive compliant, agile and sustainable procurement. 

Benefits 

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs 

• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.  

• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program  

Duties 

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as the Head of Procurement Operations & Strategy, you will: 

• Lead and maintain procurement governance, policies and frameworks aligned with NSW Government and organisational strategy. 

• Improve procurement processes, guidelines and category planning with Sourcing and Business teams. 

• Manage the Strategic Partner Management Committee (SPMC), including governance, reporting and action tracking. 

• Oversee and optimise procurement systems and tools to enhance user experience, compliance and data quality. 

• Develop and maintain procurement data, analytics and reporting frameworks, including spend dashboards. 

• Provide regular reporting on procurement activity, performance, risks and outcomes to executive committees and NSW Procurement. 

• Support capability uplift through training, communication and business partnering. 

• Build strong external relationships, especially with NSW Procurement, to support policy alignment. 

• Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and ways of working. 

Skills & Experience  

• Experience in procurement governance, policy and process improvement. 

• Strong knowledge of NSW Government procurement requirements. 

• Proficiency with procurement systems and data/reporting tools. 

• Strong analytics, reporting and dashboard development skills. 

• Experience supporting governance committees and reporting.  

• Continuous improvement mindset with proven delivery of operational enhancements. 

Culture  

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.   We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive. 

 About the Company 

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, to deliver better outcomes for those we serve.  Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.  

• For more information about icare visit our website 

• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted 

• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant 

• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.  

If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career. 

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.