Procurement Specialist

Port Stephens Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health & wellbeing program

Paid parental leave

Free parking

On-site cafe

Job summary

Port Stephens Council in Raymond Terrace, NSW, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead the management of EOIs, RFQs and RFTs, and to develop tools that ensure value for money across our local government operations.

You will collaborate with internal teams, maintain compliance with regulations, and grow within a structured career path from Procurement Specialist to Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Procurement or related field, or several years of experience.
• Knowledge of Local Government legislation and regulations.
• Experience in RFQ/EOI/RFT procurement and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage EOIs (EOI), RFQs and RFTs end-to-end.
• Develop procurement tools to support purchasing and lifecycle management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and liaison with internal customers.

Skills

Procurement

Education

Procurement degree

Job description

A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!

The opportunity

Our Finance Expenditure Team is on the search for a self-motivated Procurement Specialist to join their Procurement Team! We are looking for a unique, outgoing professional to complement our team dynamic, someone who naturally brings a high level of integrity, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to fairness. You are someone who takes responsibilities seriously, thrives in structure, and can always be counted on to do what is right. If you are meticulous and naturally spot the small details, your proactive attitude and expertise are exactly what we need to succeed in our fast-paced environment.

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of all Expression of Interests (EOI), Request for Tenders (RFT), and Request for Quotations (RFQ), with a major focus on achieving true value for money for our Local Government Area. In this role, you will create our procurement tools for the orgainisation to purchase necessary goods and services, safely ensuring compliance with regulations while managing the ongoing performance and lifecycle of Council’s contracted supplies. Your collaboration with internal employees will be essential in understanding their needs, which is why a highly collaborative, customer-first approach is key. Strong computer literacy is vital, and while a finance background is a wonderful bonus, complete on-the-job training will be provided for our specific systems.

We truly want you to grow with us, and this position offers a clear, structured path for career advancement within our supportive Council finance structure. You will begin your journey as our Procurement Specialist, where you will master our processes and build vital relationships across the organisation. As you develop your skills and demonstrate your natural leadership potential, you will have a direct opportunity to advance into the Team Leader role, and eventually into the Team Coordinator position. This is a rare chance to build a long-term, rewarding, and highly impactful career with a team that genuinely values your dedication.

• permanent full-time opportunity – working 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
• Base Salary Range: $90,888 - $106,927 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance
  • Total Remuneration Package Range: $104,665 - $122,629 (inc. superannuation + retention allowance)
• You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace

The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

• A degree qualification in Procurement or a related field or several years of experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation relevant to the position, including, Local Government Act and Regulation
• Demonstrated experience in Procurement, with specific reference to RFQ, EOI, RFT processes along with Contract management

This is life at PSC!

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
• Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
• Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
• PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
• Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
• Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
• Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
• Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
• And lots more…

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
• What makes you the ideal candidate for this role, and what specific strengths will you bring to our procurement team?

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 20 September 2026

Contact: Caroline Vale, Procurement Team Leader on 0400 486 259

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