South Australian Motor Sport Board
Job reference: 844234
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The South Australian Motor Sport Board is the organiser and promoter for world class motorsport events.  We work as a dynamic, commercially focused events team focussed on delivering the best possible event experience for fans and participants, whilst bringing a vibrancy and economic benefit to Adelaide and South Australia.

• Demonstrate your 'can do' approach
• Work on high profile motorsport events including Supercars and MotoGP
• Work in a collaborative team environment.

The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex procurement and contract management activities to support the South Australian Motor Sport Board (SAMSB) event program. The role provides expert procurement advice, leads procurement processes, and manages contracts across a range of high-value and high-risk procurements, ensuring compliance with government frameworks and achievement of value for money outcomes. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will demonstrate your 'can do' approach and significant experience managing procurements within the State Government procurement framework.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement processes for complex and high-value procurements, including planning, sourcing, evaluation and contract establishment, ensuring delivery within required timeframes and procurement frameworks.
• Develop high-quality procurement documentation, including acquisition plans, tender specifications, evaluation plans, probity documentation, and contract documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with across-government requirements.
• Manage allocated contracts, including monitoring supplier performance, managing variations, resolving issues and supporting contract lifecycle activities to ensure delivery against contractual obligations.
• Provide trusted procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement approaches, risk management, contract management and compliance requirements, enabling informed and effective decision-making.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, State Procurement Board policies and agency requirements, maintaining probity, transparency and audit readiness.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal clients, suppliers and external stakeholders to support efficient procurement processes and positive commercial outcomes.
• Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, systems and practices, contributing to the ongoing maturity and effectiveness of procurement and contract management within SAMSB.
• Maintain accurate, complete and compliant procurement records in accordance with the State Records Act 1997 and agency policies, and contribute to procurement reporting and audit activities as required.

• The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
• The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
• Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
• This role requires a National Criminal History check.

ASO6 - Administrative Services Officer

Up to 24 months

Stuart O'Loughlin - Head of Finance
Phone: 08 8429 2500
Email: samsb.recruitment@sa.gov.au

Applications close: 25/05/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- Role Description - Senior Procurement Officer - AS06.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.