Procurement Services Leader: Governance & Value

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, seeks a Coordinator Procurement Services to lead and optimise the procurement function, delivering value-for-money and strong governance for community outcomes.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership, drives innovation, and builds partnerships to support organisational priorities. You will mentor staff, manage procurement operations, and ensure probity and compliance across Council projects.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience delivering high-performance teams
• Strong procurement knowledge across contracts, sourcing, and supply chains
• Experience in governance, probity and risk management in complex environments
• Ability to advise stakeholders and negotiate outcomes with partners

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function by providing direction, mentoring staff and building a high-performing, values-driven team.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations to ensure efficient processes, quality service and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance and governance by applying procurement frameworks, managing risk and maintaining probity.
• Collaborate across Council to support strategic priorities and enhance services delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Governance/compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, business or related discipline

Job description

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, QLD, seeks a Coordinator Procurement Services to lead and optimise the procurement function, delivering value-for-money and strong governance for community outcomes.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership, drives innovation, and builds partnerships to support organisational priorities. You will mentor staff, manage procurement operations, and ensure probity and compliance across Council projects.