Procurement Officer

Latrobe City Council; Morwell; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Latrobe City Council is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Financial Support department in Victoria. You will provide expert advice across procurement, tendering and contract management, helping ensure purchasing activities are compliant, efficient and deliver value for the community.

Hybrid work with a minimum of 3 days in the office. This role offers exposure to a broad range of procurement projects, supports fleet management, and requires strong stakeholder engagement, attention to

Qualifications

• Detail‑oriented procurement or administration professional with strong customer service focus.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on procurement, tendering and contract management across Council.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure compliance with legislation, policies and frameworks.
• Prepare and administer tender and contract documentation, including advertising, evaluations and file management.
• Support fleet management activities and related compliance requirements.
• Facilitate tender evaluations and procurement reporting and governance.

Skills

Procurement

Administration

Stakeholder liaison

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the officeas part of our approach to collaboration and team connection

We're looking for a Procurement Officer to join ourFinancial Support department. In this role, you'll provide expert advice andsupport across procurement and fleet management activities, helping ensureCouncil's purchasing, tendering and contract management activities arecompliant, efficient and deliver value for the organisation and community.

This is a great opportunity to work across a broad range ofprocurement projects, tender processes and contract administration activitieswhile building strong stakeholder relationships across Council.

Why Join Us at Council?

When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a realimpact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and childsafe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:

• Opportunitiesto support your learning, development and career progression


• Acollaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected


• Meaningfulwork where you can make a difference in the community


• Apositive and inclusive workplace culture


• Flexibleworking arrangements to support your work-life balance

Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you togrow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provideadvice and support on procurement, tendering and contract managementactivities across Council.


• Coordinateprocurement activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation,policies and frameworks.


• Prepareand administer tender and contract documentation, including advertising,evaluations and contract file management.


• Supportfleet management activities and associated compliance requirements.


• Facilitatetender evaluation processes and contribute to procurement reporting andgovernance requirements.


• Deliveradvice, guidance and training to Council staff on procurement proceduresand best practice.

About You

You are a detail-oriented procurement or administrationprofessional who enjoys working within legislative and policy frameworks whileproviding high-quality customer service and advice. You have strong analyticalskills, excellent communication abilities and can confidently manage competingpriorities.

You enjoy building relationships, collaborating withstakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes.Most importantly, you are committed to achieving compliant, efficient andvalue-driven procurement outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstratedhigh level attention to detail and computer skills.


• Proveninterpersonal skills and ability to work within a close team-basedenvironment.


• Experienceliaising, influencing and coordinating with a broad range of internalcustomers and external stakeholders.


• Demonstratedability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise work.


• Demonstratedexperience working within policy and regulatory constraints.

We encourage applications from candidates with diversebackgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for andsatisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children'sCheck.

Belonging at Latrobe City Council

At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Wehave zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a childsafe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversityand welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences andidentities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitmentprocess and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program forAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information,contact ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 ***. If you requirereasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contactour Careers team at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.