The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement and contracts professional to play a key role in shaping high‑quality commercial outcomes, strengthening risk management, and ensuring compliance with government requirements. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven team that cares about people, innovation, customer experience, and doing the right thing.

If you're passionate about partnering with the business, improving processes, and driving commercial value, this is your chance to contribute meaningfully in an organisation with purpose.

The position
You will provide expert advice across end‑to‑end procurement and contract management activities. Reporting to the Manager Procurement and Contracts, you will support business units to plan, source, negotiate, and manage procurement in line with ReturnToWorkSA processes, probity expectations, and SA Government obligations.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Guiding stakeholders through procurement planning, sourcing, tender evaluations, negotiation, and documentation
• Offering specialist advice to ensure best‑practice procurement, commercial value, and risk mitigation
• Maintaining accurate contract records and ensuring compliance with Treasurer’s Instruction 18 and government reporting obligations
• Partnering with business units to support vendor management, contract performance, variations, disputes, and operational contract enquiries
• Supporting continuous improvement through reviewing templates, tools, policies, and procurement processes
• Contributing to a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and high customer focus across the Finance and Investments Group

About you
You are a confident procurement professional who brings strong commercial acumen, sound judgement, and a collaborative style. You thrive on partnering with stakeholders, navigating complexity, and providing clear, practical advice that supports effective decision‑making.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and proven experience in procurement, contract management, or commercial advisory
• Demonstrated capability in commercial negotiations and influencing at senior levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present advice, reports, and recommendations to executives or boards
• Understanding of risk management principles and their application in procurement
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks, probity standards, and contract management practices
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to review workflows and implement enhancements
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to partner, guide, and support diverse internal stakeholders

About ReturnToWorkSA
At ReturnToWorkSA, our purpose is to empower and support South Australians impacted by work injury.

Our services and those delivered by our claims agents are designed to provide early intervention support to workers and employers following a work injury to ensure the worker can recover and return to work as quickly as possible. We manage the collection of premium payments from registered employers and our invested funds to ensure we maintain a viable financial position that enables the delivery of quality support and services to injured workers.

In addition, we are the regulator of the Return to Work scheme and play the key role of protecting the integrity and fairness of the Scheme by monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Act and providing education and support about the health benefits of work.

Why join us? 
Experience a workplace culture that rewards your contribution and provides the development and support to help you reach your potential. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can genuinely make a difference to the lives of South Australians affected by work injury. At ReturnToWorkSA, you can expect a range of benefits including:

• An extensive wellbeing program
  • access to a broad range of wellbeing seminars, webinars and information sessions
  • a free onsite gym and bike storage
  • discounted corporate private health insurance
  • and a proactive EAP provider
• Flexible work options including part time and working from home
• Access to learning and development programs to enhance your personal and professional skill set and career development
• Modern offices with excellent amenities in the Adelaide CBD

Special requirements/Conditions

• National Police Check
• Current Drivers License

Further information
Candidates will also be assessed based on their ability to demonstrate personal and professional alignment with ReturnToWorkSA’s organisational values which are critical to our success: We care about people and sustainability; We are inclusive and innovative; We listen to understand; and We own our actions.

 Procurement and Contracts Advisor PD - March 2024.pdf

The total remuneration package for this position is starting from $120,369 (exclusive of superannuation). The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills and experiences.

How to apply
Please submit a cover letter demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume addressed to Bunreth Dy, Manager Procurement and Contracts, by 9:00am Monday 9 March 2026. If you would like to discuss the position further, Bunreth Dy can be contacted on 08 8233 2107 or bunreth.dy@rtwsa.com.

Please note shortlisting and interviewing for this role will commence immediately so we strongly encourage all candidates to put forward your applications as soon as possible. The role may close early if a preferred candidate is identified.