Procurement Partner

Dubbo Regional Council; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dubbo Regional Council is seeking a Procurement Partner to support the Project Management Office across major infrastructure and procurement initiatives in the Dubbo region. You'll identify the best suppliers, manage tendering, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver community outcomes.

This role offers a 35-hour week, salary between $100,399 and $116,679 AUD plus superannuation, and flexible salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• A degree in Legal, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated procurement and contract experience including purchasing, tendering and contract management.
• Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies within a complex organisation.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities across major infrastructure projects and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Identify best suppliers, contractors and procurement solutions to deliver community outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from diverse business areas to translate needs into procurement outcomes.
• Drive best practice procurement across Council and ensure governance and compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Legal, Accounting or related discipline

Job description

At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Procurement Partner.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn't get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Procurement Partner, Project Management Office and develop your skills and future career.

Find personal and professional growth

As aProcurement Partner, you’ll gain a unique insight into the projects shaping the future of our region. Working across the entire organisation, you’ll partner with stakeholders from a wide range of business areas, helping identify the best suppliers, contractors and procurement solutions to deliver community outcomes.

No two days are the same. From major infrastructure projects to strategic procurement initiatives, you’ll build broad experience, develop specialist expertise and play a key role in driving best practice procurement across Council.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Legal, Accounting or a related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract practices, including purchasing, tendering and contract management.

• Experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies or best-practice solutions within a complex organisation.

• High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships

• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail

We would also love you to have:

(Desirable requirements)

• Knowledge of Local Government procurement legislation, regulations and requirements

• Experience administering procurement systems, vendor panel platform, contract registers or electronic records management systems.

• Experience ensuring procurement compliance and governance within a diverse organisational environment

Ready for your opportunity?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $100,399 to $116,679 plus superannuation.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 12th October 2026.

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Considering relocating for this opportunity?

Relocation support is available through The Welcome Experience, a NSW Government initiative assisting individuals and families moving to regional areas.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don't have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.