The Role
As our Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping procurement outcomes, managing commercial risks and helping Council deliver great results for the community.
We are looking for a procurement professional who thrives on delivering commercial outcomes and navigating complexity.
What you will be doing:
You will coordinate and administer procurement and contract processes, prepare tender and contract documentation, maintain accurate records, support stakeholders, and ensure Council's procurement activities are delivered efficiently, compliantly and to a high administrative standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating end-to-end procurement and contract administration activities, ensuring documentation, approvals and records are managed accurately and efficiently.
- Preparing and administering quotations, tenders, contracts, reports and procurement correspondence.
- Maintaining procurement and contract records, ensuring compliance with legislative, policy and governance requirements.
- Supporting stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle by providing advice, guidance and administrative support.
- Monitoring contract milestones, variations, renewals and performance requirements to ensure obligations are met.
- Liaising with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to facilitate smooth procurement and contract processes.
- Contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance and service delivery across Council.
What you will bring:
You will bring exceptional administrative and organisational skills, experience managing procurement and contract documentation, and the ability to coordinate complex processes with accuracy, professionalism and a strong focus on compliance.
- Strong administrative capability, with the ability to manage complex procurement and contract documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating procurement processes, tenders, contracts and associated records in a structured and compliant environment.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines and maintain high-quality outcomes.
- Strong written communication skills, including the preparation of reports, contract documentation and procurement correspondence.
- A proactive and professional approach to stakeholder support, relationship management and process administration.
- Sound judgement and a commitment to ensuring compliance, governance and record-keeping standards are consistently met.
Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:
- Qualifications in Procurement & Contract Management or a relevant field (Business/Property Law, Property/Facilities Management) and/or sound discipline knowledge, experience and skills attained from working in a similar position.
- Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.
Desirable Qualifications, Licences and Experience
- Experience in a local government environment