Procurement Officer (Parental Leave Coverage)

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Murray Water in Mildura is seeking a skilled Procurement Officer to cover parental leave, providing leadership across procurement activities. You will develop and oversee procurement framework, advise on contracts, and ensure governance and reporting standards are met.

The role supports strategic procurement initiatives, with a focus on compliance and efficiency, while collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within government or a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement legislation, frameworks and policies or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and contract documentation.
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience developing governance documentation, policies and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the uplift of procurement capability and processes across Lower Murray Water.
• Develop, review and maintain procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and governance documentation.
• Monitor procurement compliance against Victorian Government Purchasing Board and Victorian Construction Policy requirements.
• Provide procurement and contract management advice to employees and leaders across the organisation.
• Coordinate and support tendering, contract administration and supplier engagement activities.
• Deliver procurement training and capability-building initiatives to increase organisational knowledge and compliance.
• Prepare procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Governance documentation

Job description

Procurement Officer (Parental Leave Coverage)

Procurement Officer (Parental Leave Coverage)

Make a Difference in Your Community

At Lower Murray Water, we deliver essential water and wastewater services that support communities, agriculture, businesses and the environment across north-west Victoria.

We are seeking a motivated and professional Procurement Officer to join our Corporate Services team in a fixed-term parental leave coverage opportunity through to 31 December 2027.

Position Information

Salary: Band 4 commencing from $95,745 per year (+ super)

Employment Type: Full Time - Limited Tenure to 31 December 2027

Location: Mildura

Applications Close: 5pm Friday 21 August 2026

Mandatory Requirements: Driver's Licence

About the Role

The Procurement Officer is the primary point of contact for procurement across Lower Murray Water and provides professional advice, support and leadership to employees, managers and executives to strengthen procurement capability across the organisation. This position is a Limited Tenure opportunity providing parental leave coverage through to 31 December 2027.

The role is responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Lower Murray Water’s procurement framework, ensuring compliance with Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies, Victorian Construction Policy requirements and other relevant legislative, regulatory and statutory obligations.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business, the Procurement Officer delivers strategic procurement advice, contract management support, reporting, governance and process improvement initiatives to ensure procurement activities are conducted in a compliant, efficient and value‑focused manner during the period of parental leave coverage.

What You Will Be Doing

The Procurement Officer is responsible for:

• Lead the uplift of procurement capability and processes across Lower Murray Water.

• Develop, review and maintain procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and governance documentation.

• Monitor procurement compliance against Victorian Government Purchasing Board and Victorian Construction Policy requirements.

• Provide procurement and contract management advice to employees and leaders across the organisation.

• Coordinate and support tendering, contract administration and supplier engagement activities.

• Deliver procurement training and capability-building initiatives to increase organisational knowledge and compliance.

• Prepare procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings procurement expertise, strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes.

You may have:

• Experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within government or a regulated environment.

• Knowledge of Victorian Government procurement legislation, frameworks and policies or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes and contract documentation.

• Strong written communication and report‑writing skills.

• Experience developing governance documentation, policies and administrative systems.

You'll also demonstrate:

• A collaborative and team‑focused approach.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgement and problem‑solving capability.

• A commitment to customer service excellence.

• The ability to embrace change and continuous improvement.

• A genuine commitment to safety, inclusion and respect.

Why WorkWithUs?

At Lower Murray Water, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and experiences.

We support our people through:

• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.

• Professional development and learning opportunities

• Career progression pathways.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Leadership development opportunities.

• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from:

• First Nations Peoples.

• People with disability.

• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

• People of all ages and life experiences.

If you require accessibility support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to working with you to ensure an equitable experience.

About Lower Murray Water

Lower Murray Water provides essential urban and rural water services to approximately 80,000 customers across north-west Victoria.

Our service region spans the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples from Barapa Barapa Country at Koondrook through Latji Latji Country in Mildura to Ngintait Country near the South Australian border.

We are proud to contribute to the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of our communities through the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable water services.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointment is subject to a national criminal history check and fit-for-work evaluation. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; each case is assessed on its merits.

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