Procurement Program Officer - Flexible Transport Projects

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Annual leave (5 weeks)

Flexible working arrangements

Learning & development

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Cairns QLD is seeking a Program Officer (Procurement) to support the Regional contribution to QTRIP, delivering projects and programmes that benefit communities across Queensland.

You will provide procurement expertise, partner with project managers, and contribute to end-to-end procurement processes while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement principles, policies and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using business, finance or project management systems. SAP and 3PCM, or similar systems, is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to customer-focused service and compliance with procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate procurement advice and support in line with departmental frameworks.
• Deliver procurement activities and assist stakeholders with procurement processes and requirements.
• Undertake end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, documentation, evaluation, negotiations, contract administration and supply arrangements.
• Support clients to achieve procurement outcomes that align with business objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement principles

SAP

3PCM

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Cairns QLD is seeking a Program Officer (Procurement) to support the Regional contribution to QTRIP, delivering projects and programmes that benefit communities across Queensland.

You will provide procurement expertise, partner with project managers, and contribute to end-to-end procurement processes while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and governance requirements.