Permanent, Full-time | $78,933.86 - $91,456.91 + 11.5% superannuation | Hurstville
Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Officer to join the Financial team, based in Hurstville.
About The Role
As the Procurement and Contracts Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Procurement and Finance teams with procurement and contract activities across the whole of council. A key element of this role is effective partnering and engagement with all necessary internal and external stakeholders.
In this role you will be responsible for drafting Requests for Quotation, Tenders, and other relevant documentation, as well as facilitating and providing guidance on low-value or low-risk procurement processes. The role also involves attending team meetings and tender briefings, assisting in the maintenance and monitoring of the Council’s e-Procurement platform, and liaising with both internal stakeholders and external bodies such as Local Government Procurement and the Sydney South Regional Organisation of Councils You are someone who has demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision and effective time management skills with the ability to organise own work and to establish priorities and meet performance requirements. You are also someone who is committed to providing great service to both internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
- One Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight
- Salary from $78,933.86 - $91, 456.91 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
- Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible start and finish times
- Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Salary Packaging Options
- Sponsored Study Program
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
The successful candidate will have
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
- Knowledge of Local Govt Act – Section 55 Tendering and Council’s Procurement and Contract Mgt Policies
- High level problem solving, computer literacy (MS Office, CM9, Tech 1) and analytical skills
Desirable
- Some experience in Local Government procurement activities
If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Todd Payne, Head of Procurement and Contracts on 02 9330 9491.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday 20 June 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.
