Procurement and Leasing Officer

Edward River Council; Deniliquin; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Edward River Council is seeking a motivated Procurement and Leasing Officer to join our Governance, Safety & Risk team. This is a permanent full-time role focused on strategic procurement, contract management and leasing outcomes across Council.

Reporting to the Governance and Risk Coordinator, you will provide specialist advice, support governance and compliance activities, and help ensure value for money while meeting legislative obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract administration, governance, leasing or related field.
• Strong written communication skills for reports and procurement documentation.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to accountability, compliance and continuous improvement.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement and tender processes.
• Provide advice on procurement strategy, contract development, leasing arrangements and probity.
• Develop, review and administer contracts, leases and licences.
• Support supplier engagement and contract negotiations.
• Maintain procurement, leasing and contract management frameworks.
• Deliver training and support to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement and tendering systems including TechnologyOne, VendorPanel and TenderLink.
• Coordinate procurement-related audit responses and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and governance requirements

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Governance

Leasing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

TechnologyOne

VendorPanel

TenderLink

Job description

Edward River Council is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Procurement and Leasing Officer to join our Governance, Safety & Risk team. If you're looking to build a career in procurement, contracts, governance and compliance while making a meaningful contribution to your community, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in a diverse and rewarding role.

Position Details:

• Permanent Full-Time
• 35-hour week | 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Grade 11 ($87,344 -$109,081 per annum + Superannuation)

About Edward River Council:

Edward River Council serves a vibrant and diverse community in the heart of the Riverina. We are committed to delivering quality services, supporting sustainable growth and creating opportunities for our people and community. We pride ourselves on our values of Leadership, Excellence, Accountability and Delivery, and offer a supportive workplace where employees can thrive professionally and personally.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Governance and Risk Coordinator / Manager Governance, Safety & Risk, the Procurement and Contracts Officer plays a key role in delivering strategic procurement, contract management and leasing outcomes across Council. The position provides specialist advice, supports governance and compliance activities, and helps ensure Council achieves value for money outcomes while meeting its legislative obligations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement and tender processes.
• Provide advice on procurement strategy, contract development, leasing arrangements and probity.
• Develop, review and administer contracts, leases and licences.
• Support supplier engagement and contract negotiations.
• Maintain procurement, leasing and contract management frameworks.
• Deliver training and support to internal stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert for procurement and tendering systems including TechnologyOne, VendorPanel and TenderLink.
• Coordinate procurement-related audit responses and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and governance requirements

What You Will Bring:

• Experience or demonstrated capability in procurement, contract administration, governance, leasing or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to prepare reports and procurement documentation.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to accountability, compliance and continuous improvement.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across procurement, contracts, leasing and governance
• Supportive team culture
• Meaningful work that contributes to the delivery of services for our community

At Edward River Council, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We celebrate and support individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and ensure that our recruitment process accommodates their needs.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all applicants and ensuring that everyone has the chance to thrive at Edward River Council.