Georges River Council

Procurement and Contracts Partner

Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement and Contracts Partner to join the Financial Management team, based in Hurstville.

About The Role

As the Procurement and Contracts Partner you will be responsible for proactively and positively partnering with Council’s internal stakeholders to meet the strategic and operational procurement needs of the Council. The position is responsible for achieving the Council’s procurement sourcing and contract activities across the whole of council, for all external spend.

We’re looking for someone who has a relevant qualification and demonstrated experience in procurement and contracts governance. You are someone who has demonstrated ability to function with minimal supervision and effective time management skills with the ability to organise own work and to establish priorities and meet performance requirements. You are also someone who is committed to providing great service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer 

• One Permanent, full-time role - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Salary from $87,770.80- $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible start and finish times
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Degree or Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain Mgt., Contract & Project Management or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted advisor and partner to gain cooperation and assistance and liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in following and guiding others in procurement and contracts governance policy and procedures plus supporting documentation review, development and implementation
• Experience in the conduct of sourcing and tenders or other procurement processes, from the development of specification, evaluation, assessment through to: awarding, debriefing, contract finalisation and monitoring
• Demonstrated experience in being a trusted partner across functions to support your internal stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated strategic experience and foresight with the ability to identify, articulate and deliver the value/relevance of procurement
• Extensive experience in purchasing, tendering and contract management
• Demonstrated experience in applying high level competitive tendering practices, probity standards and governance processes to procurement that drive transparency and deliver cost savings
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice on procurement to deliver best in class outcomes for CAPEX projects and OPEX contracts
• Demonstrated experience in implementing contract management frameworks with key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, manage and implement workplace change through improved work practices with a focus on marketplace competitive provision of services
• High levels of computer literacy, including experience in the use of procurement software and the ability to train/coach others as a Partner in the use of Council systems
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction strategies with stakeholder’s support and involvement
• High level analytical skills, with a proven ability to identify key performance metrics, analyse data, report insights all that deliver significant outcomes to the Council and Community

Desirable

• Experience in Local Government or statutory authority context
• Experience in project management methodologies, TechOne, TRIM, Excel
• Procurement membership such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Todd Payne, Team Leader Procurement and Contracts Governance on 02 9330 9491.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 7 March 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.