Procurement Lead — Parental Leave Coverage

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Murray Water in Mildura is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to cover parental leave, providing leadership across procurement activities. You will develop and oversee procurement framework, advise on contracts, and ensure governance and reporting standards are met.

The role supports strategic procurement initiatives, with a focus on compliance and efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within government or a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement legislation, frameworks and policies or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and contract documentation.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience developing governance documentation, policies and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the uplift of procurement capability and processes across Lower Murray Water.
• Develop, review and maintain procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and governance documentation.
• Monitor procurement compliance against Victorian Government Purchasing Board and Victorian Construction Policy requirements.
• Provide procurement and contract management advice to employees and leaders across the organisation.
• Coordinate and support tendering, contract administration and supplier engagement activities.
• Deliver procurement training and capability-building initiatives to increase organisational knowledge and compliance.
• Prepare procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Governance documentation

Job description

Lower Murray Water in Mildura is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to cover parental leave, providing leadership across procurement activities. You will develop and oversee procurement framework, advise on contracts, and ensure governance and reporting standards are met.

The role supports strategic procurement initiatives, with a focus on compliance and efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.