Procurement Lead, Stawell or St Arnaud - Regional Victoria - Hybrid

Northern Grampians Shire Council; Stawell; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Hybrid work options

Salary packaging

Paid leave options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a proactive Procurement Lead to oversee procurement and contract management across the Council, delivering value-for-money outcomes for the community. The role is part-time (25 hours per week) with hybrid work options and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

You will lead high-value procurement projects, tenders and contracts, provide governance and compliance guidance, and develop procurement policies and documentation in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, contract management or finance.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Experience managing tenders and quotations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management functions for Council.
• Manage Contracts Register and oversee contract administration processes.
• Coordinate high-value procurement activities, quotations and tenders.
• Provide expert advice on procurement legislation, governance and compliance.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures and documentation.
• Support project teams through procurement planning and contract delivery.
• Monitor contract performance, payments and supplier outcomes.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff involved in procurement and contract management.
• Support finance functions including fleet management and banking processes.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Analytical thinking

Education

Business / Procurement / Finance degree

Job description

Procurement Lead, Stawell or St Arnaud - Regional Victoria - Hybrid

Posted: 20/10/2026

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Stawell

Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Permanent Part Time 25 Hours Per Week | 9:30am to 3:00pm | Great Work-Life Balance

Lead Procurement Strategy and Deliver Lasting Community Impact

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for a role that offers career impact and genuine work-life balance?

Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a proactive and influential Procurement Lead to lead procurement and contract management activities, delivering value-for-money outcomes for our community.

In this strategic role, you'll oversee high-value procurement projects, tenders and contracts while helping shape Council's future procurement practices. As a permanent part-time position (25 hours per week) with family-friendly hours and hybrid work options, you'll enjoy the flexibility to balance your career with the lifestyle you love.

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Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites across the beautiful Grampians Region in Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

About the role

As Procurement Lead, you will be the organisation's subject matter expert in procurement and contract management, providing guidance and leadership across Council to ensure compliance, transparency and best-practice procurement outcomes.

Reporting to the Coordinator Financial Services, you will oversee Council's procurement framework, contracts register and tendering processes, working closely with stakeholders across all departments to support the delivery of infrastructure projects, services, plant and equipment acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.

You will play a critical role in ensuring procurement and contract activities align with legislative requirements, Australian Standards, Council policies and best-value principles while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading Council's procurement and contract management functions
• Managing the Contracts Register and overseeing contract administration processes
• Coordinating high-value and high-risk procurement activities, quotations and tenders
• Providing expert advice on procurement legislation, governance and contract compliance
• Developing and improving procurement policies, procedures and documentation
• Supporting project teams through procurement planning and contract delivery
• Monitoring contract performance, payments and supplier outcomes
• Delivering training and guidance to employees involved in procurement and contract management
• Supporting key finance functions, including fleet management, credit card administration and bank guarantee processes

This is a part-time role requiring 25 hours per week, with occasional increases to full-time hours during July, August, and December throughout the year. The ideal candidate must be flexible and able to accommodate these increased hours to meet demand.

This role requires at least 1 day per month in the office,with additional ad-hoc in-office days required for training and relationship building. The ideal candidate must be within travelling distance and willing to travel to meet these minimum and ad hoc in-office attendance requirements. Primary work location will be the Stawell Town Hall office with secondary locations throughout the Northern Grampians Shire, including St Arnaud and Halls Gap.

About you

You're a procurement professional with a strong understanding of contracts, governance and best-practice procurement. You build positive relationships, provide trusted advice and take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in procurement, contract management or finance
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and governance requirements
• Experience managing tenders and quotations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and customer service

Relevant qualifications and experience in Business, Procurement, Finance or a related field will be highly regarded.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence key procurement decisions, support significant Council projects and help deliver value for the Northern Grampians community.

Benefits include:

• Training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Hybrid work-from-home options
• Salary packaging, including remote area housing allowances and novated leases
• Paid leave options, including purchased leave and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• The chance to enjoy the region’s beautiful landscapes and biodiversity

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer that reflects the communities we serve. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including gender, sexuality, culture, faith, ability, family structure and identity, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTIQA+ people. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

If you'd like to know more contact Fern Hahn, Coordinator Financial Services on 03 5358 8771 or email [e-mail]
Applications close Sunday 22nd November 2026