Procurement Support Specialist – Council

Careers at Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Time Off program

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Parental leave options

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is a major NSW council delivering essential services to 385,000 residents. We are seeking a Procurement Support Officer to assist with administration, market research, tender documentation, and data reporting to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and strong stakeholder service.

You will work in a team oriented environment, using MS Office and procurement systems, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive job-related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative, coordination, or support roles, preferably within a procurement, contracts, finance, or corporate services environment.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to manage records, process information, and follow established procedures.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, with the capacity to learn procurement and contract management systems.
• A proactive and willing approach to learning, with a demonstrated interest in developing a career in procurement and contract management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Demonstrated commitment to Council’s values.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support across procurement and contract management activities.
• Assist with market research, supplier engagement, tender and quotation documentation, and evaluation processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, registers and systems in line with Council policies and legislative requirements.
• Collect, analyse and report on procurement data to support compliance, audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Support procurement projects, initiatives, and the development of tools, templates and resources to build organisational capability.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders, enhancing the overall customer experience.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Procurement knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is a major NSW council delivering essential services to 385,000 residents. We are seeking a Procurement Support Officer to assist with administration, market research, tender documentation, and data reporting to ensure compliant, efficient procurement and strong stakeholder service.

You will work in a team oriented environment, using MS Office and procurement systems, with opportunities for professional development.