Principal Procurement Officer Grade: 11/12 Salary range: $149,739-$173,174 + superannuation and leave loading Duration: Temporary full time role for up to 24 months Location: Hybrid with an in‑office requirement 2 days a week in Sydney, McKell. This may be subject to change in line with DCS workplace policies. Lead complex, high‑value commercial procurements that shape the future of public safety communications in NSW. We are seeking a senior procurement leader with strong commercial judgement and hands‑on delivery capability to lead major, complex sourcing activities supporting the Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) program and broader NSW Telco Authority priorities. About the team PSMB is a critical, whole‑of‑government initiative focused on improving mobile broadband capability for NSW emergency services. The program operates at scale and complexity, spanning policy development, service design, business case development, procurement, commercial negotiations and technical delivery. The work is highly visible and mission‑critical, with strong engagement across emergency services, central agencies and industry, and directly supports the safety of NSW communities. Your responsibilities will include Providing authoritative commercial and procurement advice to senior executives and program leaders in a high‑assurance, high‑profile environment Leading complex negotiations and contract formation activities to achieve value for money, manage risk and support long‑term delivery outcomes Managing commercial, contractual, financial, operational and probity risks across major procurement activities Shaping and influencing procurement strategies that support large‑scale transformation and mission‑critical delivery Working closely with program, technical, legal and policy stakeholders to integrate procurement with broader delivery objectives Establishing robust governance, reporting and performance frameworks to support executive‑level assurance and decision‑making To be successful in this role you will have Demonstrated hands‑on commercial leadership within major, complex transformation programs, preferably in telecommunications or technology‑enabled environments Proven experience leading large, multi‑vendor commercial procurements with complex contractual structures and dependencies Strong commercial acumen, including negotiation of high‑risk, high‑value contracts in senior stakeholder environments Ability to operate confidently at executive level, providing clear advice, assurance and leadership through complexity Nice to have Experience working on mission‑critical or high‑assurance programs, such as public safety, broadband or critical infrastructure initiatives Experience working within government or highly regulated environments Why work on PSMB? Working on PSMB offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a high‑priority, whole‑of‑government initiative that directly supports the safety of NSW communities. The work is complex, meaningful and highly visible, with strong engagement across emergency services, central agencies and industry. Team members gain exposure to strategic decision‑making, operate at scale, and play a tangible role in shaping how critical public safety capability is delivered for the long term. Equal Opportunity Employment We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact or . #J-18808-Ljbffr