The opportunity
The Social & Local Procurement Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring procurement strategies that maximise social value outcomes on a major construction project located within NSW. This includes engaging local suppliers, small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, Indigenous businesses, and disadvantaged jobseekers in alignment with project obligations, client requirements, and government policy frameworks.
The role works closely with the procurement, commercial, community and stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and delivery teams to ensure targets are achieved and documented throughout the project lifecycle.
What you’ll do
- Support the development and execution of the Local Industry Participation Plan, Aboriginal Participation Plan, and Procurement Management Plan aligned to client requirements and Downer and NSW government policy
- Identify opportunities to integrate social value outcomes across the procurement lifecycle
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with SMEs, social enterprises, and Indigenous businesses
- Coordinate Meet the Buyer events, supplier briefings, and expression-of-interest (EOI) sessions in collaboration with the community and stakeholder engagement team
- Work with procurement teams to embed social procurement requirements into tender documentation, evaluations, and contract award
- Support sourcing and contracting activity via ICN Gateway as required
- Track, analyse, and report performance against local procurement, SME engagement, social enterprise spend, and Indigenous participation targets
- Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks, such as ICN, ISC certification requirements, etc
What we offer
- Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
- Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
- A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
- Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
- We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
What we’re looking for
- Tertiary or post-graduate qualifications in supply chain, commerce, social value, community development, sustainability, or related fields
- Demonstrable 7+ years’ experience in procurement, social value, or community engagement in major infrastructure, PPP’s or Tier 1 contractor environment
- High level of exposure using ICN gateway
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and businesses
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and data management capabilities
- High level of written and verbal communication skills
- Resourceful, proactive and hands on, with a problem-solving mindset and strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline driven environment
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
