Procurement Support Officer

CBC Staff; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC Staff Selection in Cairns is seeking a Procurement Support Officer for a temporary AO3 government assignment. You’ll handle purchasing, tenders, quotations and procurement-related administrative tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role suits detail-oriented professionals with strong data entry and MS Office skills, willing to learn procurement processes and adapt to different systems. Cairns-based, open to local candidates.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong data entry and administrative skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Comfortable learning new procurement computer systems.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to develop procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and process PO adjustments.
• Support tender processes, including calls, evaluation and awards up to $250,000.
• Obtain pricing and quotations from contractors and suppliers.
• Process purchase orders, work orders and other orders for goods/services.
• Provide responsive customer service and procurement-related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and support procurement compliance.
• Assist with research, reporting and procurement projects.
• Provide general administrative and contract management support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Computer systems

Organizational skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Tools

Ellipse

SAP

Job description

Secure a sought-after government opportunity in Cairns, supporting procurement and purchasing activities across a busy operational environment.

The Opportunity

CBC Staff Selection is seeking a capable Procurement Support Officer for a temporary AO3-level government opportunity based in Cairns.

Running from 9 November 2026 to 13 February 2027, this assignment offers the chance to gain valuable government experience while taking on varied, hands‑on work across purchasing, tenders, quotations and procurement support.

You’ll work with purchase orders and procurement systems, assist with tender and RFQ processes, and provide accurate administrative support across a range of procurement activities.

This role will particularly suit someone who is highly accurate, confident with computer systems and comfortable working with detailed information and processes.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Raising purchase orders and processing purchase order adjustments;
• Supporting tender processes, including calling, evaluating and awarding tenders up to $250,000;
• Obtaining pricing and quotations from contractors and suppliers;
• Processing purchase orders, work orders and other orders for goods and services;
• Providing responsive customer service and assisting with procurement-related enquiries;
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance with procurement requirements;
• Assisting with research, reporting and procurement-related projects; and
• Providing general administrative and contract management support to internal stakeholders.

Your Skills & Experience

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong data entry and administrative skills;
• Good computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Confidence learning and working across different computer systems;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing tasks;
• A professional, customer-focused approach; and
• A willingness to learn and develop their procurement knowledge.

Experience with systems such as Ellipse or SAP would be useful, however it is not essential.

The Offer

• Cairns-based assignment
• Varied exposure across tenders, purchasing and procurement processes
• Opportunity to build valuable government-sector experience

To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status.

At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.

Job Reference:1762573/TD

• Cairns-based contract through to February 2027
• Hands-on exposure to tenders, purchasing & procurement