Coordinator Procurement Services

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, seeks a Coordinator Procurement Services to lead and optimise the procurement function, delivering value-for-money and strong governance for community outcomes.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership, drives innovation, and builds partnerships to support organisational priorities. You will mentor staff, manage procurement operations, and ensure probity and compliance across Council projects.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience delivering high-performance teams
• Strong procurement knowledge across contracts, sourcing, and supply chains
• Experience in governance, probity and risk management in complex environments
• Ability to advise stakeholders and negotiate outcomes with partners

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function by providing direction, mentoring staff and building a high-performing, values-driven team.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations to ensure efficient processes, quality service and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and governance by applying procurement frameworks, managing risk and maintaining probity.
• Collaborate across Council to support strategic priorities and enhance services delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Governance/compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, business or related discipline

Job description

Applications closing on 13 July 2026, 11:59 PM

The Role

The Coordinator Procurement Services provides leadership of Council’s procurement function to deliver value-for-money outcomes, ensuring strong governance and compliance to enable efficient services delivery. This role provides strategic and operational leadership, drives innovation and continuous improvement and builds strong partnerships to support organisational priorities and community outcomes.

What you will be doing:

You will lead, optimise and continuously improve procurement services while ensuring strong governance and delivering value to the Council and community. You will utilise your leadership, technical expertise and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset to drive effective and compliant procurement outcomes.

You will:

• Lead the procurement function by providing direction, mentoring staff and building a high-performing, values-driven team.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations to ensure efficient processes, quality service and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and governance by applying procurement frameworks, managing risk and maintaining probity.
• Collaborate across Council to support strategic priorities and enhance services delivery.

What you will bring:

• Experience leading and developing teams to deliver high-quality outcomes and foster a positive culture.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement, contract management and compliance within a complex environment.
• Strong communication and relationship skills when advising stakeholders, negotiating outcomes and building effective partnerships.
• Capability to manage budgets and deliver value-for-money outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, business, or a related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• High-level financial and budget management skills, including risk management and governance compliance.
• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver’s licence
• Opportunities for professional development