Procurement Officer

We are partnering with a prominent local government client based in the western suburbs to secure a Temporary Procurement Officer (Level 4). This assignment is expected to run for approximately three months while the organization recruits for a permanent team member.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator Procurement and Contracts, you will provide critical expertise and support on the acquisition of goods and services in alignment with statutory requirements, internal policies, and sound probity principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Tender Support: Collaborate with the Coordinator to facilitate tender and quotation requests, assist with specification and brief preparation, review contract conditions, and manage documentation using approved templates.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Facilitate evaluation meetings, draft detailed evaluation outcome reports, and coordinate contract awards and supplier communications.
• Contract Management: Guide internal stakeholders on effective contract administration, manage variations, extensions, and novations, and assist with smooth contract closures.
• Advisory Services: Deliver trusted guidance and consultancy to internal officers regarding purchasing guidelines, legislation, and best-practice compliance.
• System & Record Management: Maintain central procurement and contracts registers, ensuring all activities are accurately documented within TechnologyOne (OneCouncil) and SharePoint.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract administration, ideally within Local, State, or Federal Government settings.
• Sound working knowledge of public sector procurement legislation, probity principles, and contract frameworks.
• Hands-on experience utilizing computerized enterprise procurement systems—familiarity with TechnologyOne (OneCouncil) is highly advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to manage negotiations and resolve conflicts.
• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Management, Law, or equivalent professional experience.
• Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).