Procurement Officer

Requisition Number: 522
Salary Range: $58,768.84 - $71,507.28 per annum
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: 158A Martyn Street, Manunda
Application Close Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about procurement and eager to contribute to a dynamic team?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your skills in sourcing, purchasing, and payables can make a significant impact?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our team and provide administrative support and assistance to the Procurement & Payables Branch.  

What You Will Do:
As a Procurement Officer, you will play a key role in the delivery of best practice procurement in relation to the whole procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to payment. You will oversee and support procurement activities across Council, ensuring that processes align with policies and our core aims of:

• Value for money
• Open and effective competition
• Development of competitive local business and industry
• Environmental protection and ethical behaviour and fair dealing

You will be instrumental in supporting Council’s purchasing needs while building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain service continuity and improve procurement outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a Purchasing Officer role or other administrative type position.
• Experience in computer-based systems particularly in relation to purchasing functions.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and associated suite of programs with a strong focus on Excel and Word.
• Experience in data entry with a strong focus on speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to utilise initiative in problem solving, planning and organisational skills.

If you are ready to take your procurement career to the next level and make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you!

Some benefits we offer:

• Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
• Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave
• Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
• Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
• Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU!

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council