Procurement Trainee

Central Highlands Regional Council; Emerald; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% LSL

Fortnightly RDOs

Full uniform allocation

Payroll deductions & salary sacrifice

Wages paid fortnightly

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport benefits

Job summary

Central Highlands Regional Council in Emerald, QLD is offering a 24-month full-time trainee role within the Procurement & Legal team. The program combines hands-on data management and policy administration with formal training toward a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts.

The role supports procurement activities, governance, and contract processes, with a focus on compliant practices and professional development in a regional council setting near home.

Qualifications

• Be prepared to learn procurement processes, data management, and contract administration.
• Willingness to complete a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts.
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining procurement records and data accurately and timely.
• Support analysis and reporting of procurement information.
• Assist in preparing procurement-related reports and documentation.
• Support review and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, and templates.
• Learn and apply procurement and contract management principles.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to CHRC policies and internal controls.
• Provide administrative support to procurement and contract processes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Procurement interest

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Commitment to Cert IV in Procurement

Education

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts (pursuing)

Job description

Central Highlands Regional Council – Emerald QLD

Work Type: Maximum Term Full Time - 24 Months

Directorate: Corporate Services

Award & Salary: In accordance with relevant industrial agreements, including the applicable Award, Order or Certified Agreement

Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC) is seeking a motivated, reliable, and eager-to-learn trainee to join our Procurement & Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain full-time, paid work while working towards a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts.

As a trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting CHRC's procurement activities through data management, reporting, policy administration, and contract-related processes. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while developing an understanding of procurement practices, compliance requirements, and corporate governance. This hands-on experience, combined with formal training, will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge to build a successful career in procurement, contracts, and business administration.

What you'll bring

• A positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn
• An ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively as a team player
• Basic computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• An interest in procurement, contracts, business processes, and governance
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to handle information professionally and confidentially
• Commitment to completing a Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracts

Please note: Although a current driver's licence is not mandatory for this role, you must ensure that you have a means of transportation to and from work.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the accurate and timely maintenance of procurement records and data
• Supporting the analysis and reporting of procurement information
• Assisting with the preparation of procurement-related reports and documentation
• Supporting the review and maintenance of procurement policies, procedures, and templates
• Learning and applying procurement and contract management principles
• Assisting in ensuring procurement activities comply with CHRC's policies and internal controls
• Providing administrative support to procurement and contract management processes

Why work with CHRC?

At CHRC, we're committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers. As the winner of the 2022 and 2024 Regional Queensland Training Awards – Large Employer of the Year, as well as producing the 2022 Apprentice of the Year and 2023 Equity Student of the Year, we have a proven track record of supporting apprentices and trainees to achieve their career goals.

At CHRC, there’s a rewarding path and an incredible future waiting for you. Through hands-on experience, structured training, and supportive mentoring, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a rewarding career close to home.

We also offer great benefits including:

• Five weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fortnightly RDO's
• Full uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport member benefits

To be eligible for this traineeship, you must:

• Be at least 15 years of age and no longer at school
• Meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship
• Not hold a qualification equal to or higher than the traineeship qualification in the same field

Where trainee positions are funded through government initiatives, they may be subject to additional eligibility requirements. We strongly encourage applications from the following groups:

• Young people (aged 15-24 years, including those in and transitioned from out-of-home care)
• Long-term unemployed job seekers
• Mature-age job seekers (aged 45 years or older)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Migrants and refugees
• People with disability
• Displaced workers
• Women re-entering the workforce
• Veterans and ex-service personnel and their families

Pre-employment checks for this role include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference Checks
• Licence Checks (if applicable)
• Funding Eligibility Checks

Whoever you are, there’s a place for you here.

Applications close: Monday 19th October 2026 at 8am.