Procurement Officer

Careers at Council; Narrabri Shire Council; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in New South Wales seeks a Procurement Officer to support purchasing operations. You will ensure timely delivery of goods, maintain stock records, and liaise with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has procurement experience, strong customer service skills, and a Forklift Licence. This role offers a competitive salary of $74,047 - $81,936 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement and warehousing.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spare parts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery and operation of Council's Stores.
• Identify suitable supply sources and benefits to Council.
• Maintain accurate stock records and compliance.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of quality control systems

Education

Forklift Licence

Job description

Description

Procurement Officer

• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity!
• Utilise your procurement expertise to hit the ground running.
• Fast paced environment with varied and diverse work.
• $74,047 - $81,936 per annum, plus superannuation.

About Council

Narrabri Shire Council is located in the heart of north-west New South Wales, surrounded by a vibrant community and stunning natural landscapes including mountain ranges and National Parks. At Council we are a values-based organisation that is committed to fostering a workplace culture built on respect, diversity, and inclusion.

About The Role

In this role, you will be a key player in Council’s Procurement team, supporting the purchasing and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment. A core part of your responsibilities will be ensuring the timely movement of stock and delivery of goods, while also verifying that all items are received in good condition. Your key responsibilities include:

• Efficiently coordinate the delivery on the daily operation of Council's Stores, including issuing, receiving and return of store items.
• Identifying the most suitable source of supply for stock items and provide evidence how the supplier or contractor benefits Council.
• Oversee store item issues, returns, and incoming goods.
• Complete and maintain accurate stock and administrative records and associated transactional history in compliance with corporate record-keeping requirements.

About You

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of procurement services, ensuring compliance with all procurement and Local Government legislation, policies and frameworks whilst having excellent customer service skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Previous experience in procurement and warehousing, with a proven record of achievement.
• The ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Well developed organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet the high volume of procurement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spare parts and quality control systems.
• Forklift Licence

For further information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Danny Laws, Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator on [phone].

How To Apply

If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you! To apply, follow the instructions below:

• Complete the information below as requested
• Click the ‘APPLICATION FORM’ tab at the top of the page.
• Attach your resume, cover letter and qualification/s.
• Answer the questions.
• Click ‘SUBMIT’.

Note: If you have any further queries or comments, please enter these in the 'Additional Information' section at the bottom of the application. Please be aware that you must submit your resume to be eligible for this role.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

This position closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date or extend without prior notice.

Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Narrabri Shire Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all people within our workplace.

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