Contract & Procurement Advisor - Part-Time (Hybrid)

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking a Contract and Procurement Advisor to join the Governance and Commercial Services team. The role focuses on delivering procurement and contract administration services, ensuring best practice procurement, governance, and value for money across the organisation.

You will report to the Manager Governance and Commercial Services and support internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance principles and best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strong stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end procurement and tender processes.
• Provide guidance on procurement policies and contract management procedures.
• Assist in development of procurement plans and value-for-money opportunities.
• Review standards and processes to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Manage contracts with external providers against service delivery and financial KPIs.
• Support tender evaluations and probity requirements.
• Contribute to procurement quality assurance and training programs.

Skills

Procurement

Tendering

Contract administration

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Procurement/Commerce degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking a Contract and Procurement Advisor to join the Governance and Commercial Services team. The role focuses on delivering procurement and contract administration services, ensuring best practice procurement, governance, and value for money across the organisation.

You will report to the Manager Governance and Commercial Services and support internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.