Procurement Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Generous salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Access to health services

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Procurement Officer to oversee purchasing and procurement systems across the organisation. You will administer tenders, EOIs, and the preferred supplier list to ensure value for money and compliance with policies and legislation.

The role requires managing inventory in a remote environment, understanding probity requirements, and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders. Travel to remote locations may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Understanding of probity, tenders, EOIs and preferred supplier management.
• Experience in monitoring expiry dates and maintaining supply in remote environments.
• Experience in managing contracts and reviewing terms to ensure value for money.
• Experience in electronic financial, procurement and stock management systems.
• Ability to communicate with audiences with varying levels of financial literacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the purchasing and procurement systems to achieve best practice procurement.
• Administers tender processes, expressions of interest and the preferred supplier list.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Tender management

Inventory management

Contract management

Communication

Travel readiness

Electronic procurement systems

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

37.5 hours per week

$94,282.50 - $109,941.00 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$116,388 - $134,242

About the role

The Procurement Officer oversees the purchasing and procurement systems of Congress to achieve best practice procurement in accordance with legislation, audit requirements and Congress policies and procedures. The role will also administer the tender, expression of interest and preferred supplier list of Congress.

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

To be considered for this position you will require:

• A strong understanding of best practice procurement procedures, including probity, tenders, EOI’s and preferred supplier management.
• A strong understanding of inventory management, including monitoring expiry dates and maintaining a sufficient supply in a remote environment.
• Experience in managing contracts and reviewing contractual terms to ensure that Congress is achieving value for money.
• Experience in electronic financial, procurement and stock management system.
• Ability to communicate effectively with varying audiences with different levels of financial literacy, both in writing and verbally.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations if required.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority