Sutherland Shire Council

Procurement and Contracts Officer

Join Our Procurement and Contracts Team!

• Support our team during a short-term temporary contract.
• Provide high-level management support in a dynamic local government environment.
• Enhance procurement processes through effective data management and stakeholder coordination.
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance with local government procurement legislation.

About Us

We are a progressive local government council committed to delivering outstanding services and value to our community. Our mission is to foster ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible procurement practises while ensuring transparency and compliance in all operations.

As a part of our Corporate Governance Division, our Procurement Team is dedicated to implementing best practise procurement processes, ensuring that our operations align with our strategic intent to support the community effectively.

About The Role

The Procurement and Contracts Officer provides comprehensive management support for our centre-led procurement function. You will be responsible for coordinating supply chain and procurement systems, maintaining accurate data input and documentation, and assisting Procurement Business Partners with their operational needs.

In this role, you will facilitate vendor relationships, ensure compliance with procurement guidelines, and play a critical part in enhancing our procurement systems and processes.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of local government procurement legislation and policies, alongside proven experience in public tendering and contract development. You should also have exceptional computer literacy and analytical skills.

• Class C Drivers Licence is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of procurement legislation and policies.
• High level of computer literacy and analytical skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement or Administration, experience with Vendor Panel or TechnologyOne systems is desirable.

You will be a proactive team player, skilled in decision-making and critical thinking, with excellent communication abilities to simplify complex information for diverse stakeholders.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 27th April 2025
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the closing date
• Package: $85,562 - $95,831 (full-time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Temporary Part-Time, 21 hours per week. Opportunity expected to be available until mid-January 2026.
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Reach out to Glenda Lord glord@ssc.nsw.gov.au Acting Manager Corporate Governance for any job specific enquiries.
Alison Wady awady@ssc.nsw.gov.au Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.