Procurement Officer

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career development plans

Competitive superannuation

Employee assistance program

Indigenous Employee Networks

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – BuderimQld is seeking a permanent full-time procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities in the North Coast Region. You will provide policy-aligned advice, engage with internal/external stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements within a large transport infrastructure program.

Flexible working conditions and ongoing training opportunities are available as part of Queensland Public Service commitments, with a level 4

Qualifications

• Understands procurement policies and planning to undertake procurement activities.
• Shows careful planning and organisation to achieve results with reporting.
• Analyses information to proactively identify risks and mitigations.
• Communicates succinctly with stakeholders and adapts to audience.
• Shares ideas and data to inform service delivery and new solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work and provide procurement advice in line with policy and processes.
• Monitor end-to-end procurement activity including planning, documentation, evaluation and supplier negotiation.
• Provide professional advice to North Coast Region staff on procurement activity.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on procurement processes and training.
• Assist with contract management, accounts payable and reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes and systems.
• Support complex procurement projects with administrative support and progress reporting.
• Contribute to a culture of performance and continuous improvement.
• Operate within Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct and WHS policies.

Skills

Procurement policy understanding

Planning and organisation

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Buderim QLD

• Permanent full-time position in a great location.
• Flexible working conditions and ongoing opportunities for training and career development.
• Be involved in one of TMR's largest transport infrastructure programs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver assigned work and provide accurate procurement advice and information in alignment with departmental procurement policy and processes.
• Monitor and review end to end procurement activity implementation including procurement planning and documentation, evaluation and supplier negotiation, contract documentation, supply arrangements establishment and maintenance.
• Provide accurate professional advice and support to North Coast Region staff regarding end-to-end procurement activity.
• Liaise, negotiate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders regarding TMR procurement processes, procedures, training and delegations.
• Assist North Coast Region staff with contract management including planning, contract administration, Accounts Payable and reporting.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of initiatives to improve procurement processes and activities including assisting with establishing and maintaining systems, tracking and reporting to support the team objectives.
• Support complex procurement projects by undertaking administrative support functions as directed by the Senior Advisor (Procurement) including reporting on progress and outcomes.
• Actively contribute to effective team operation and participate in performance conversations to build and support a culture of performance improvement
• This position has a level 4 procurement delegation.
• Acts in accordance with the Queensland Public Service legislative framework and Code of Conduct. Models ethical behaviour and consistently applies those ethical standards to self and others.
• Commitment to Transport and Main Roads' Workplace Health & Safety Policy of achieving a Zero Harm workplace.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role

• Applies an understanding of procurement policies, procedures and procurement planning to independently undertake strategic and tactical procurement activities.
• Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results, whilst implementing reporting mechanisms to track progress.
• Analyses information to proactively identify risks, evaluates possible solutions to mitigate these and demonstrates persistence working through these obstacles.
• Communicates in a succinct manner, with an adaptable approach depending on the stakeholder.
• Shares creative ideas, suggestions and data to inform the delivery of services and the design of new solutions.

Benefits of working at TMR

• We have visible impact in communities and contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
• We provide flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• We invest in individual career pathways and development plans.
• We offer competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• We provide access to confidential free counselling for you and your family through our employee assistance program.
• We are proud to celebrate and empower the unique perspectives of our community via our employee networks, including our Indigenous Employee, Pride, Values and Culture and Accessibility and Inclusion Advocacy Networks.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:

QLD/703331/26

Closing Date: Monday, 19 October 2026