Willoughby City Council

Procurement Risk and Sustainability Officer

• Oversee a robust and efficient procurement process, ensuring all legislative and procedural requirements are met.
• Enjoy working in our newly refurbished state-of-the-art office space
• Salary from $88,217.36 - $95,101.09 p.a. plus 11.5% Superannuation (Grade H/Professional)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Risk and Sustainability Officer to join our team at Willoughby City Council!

About us

When you join Willoughby City Council you join a close-knit team with a big impact. We are dynamic, diverse and future-focused. We value team players who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. We serve the community and make it our job to make people’s lives better. It’s all in a day’s work.

You’ll have the freedom to grow in your career alongside likeminded people who will support you every step of the way. You’ll be part of our transformation as a Council and shape the future for the residents of Willoughby. And you’ll do it all from a thriving hub in Sydney, in the culturally-rich area we are so proud to call home.

About you

You’re looking for a role with purpose, one where you can make a meaningful difference.  You have so much to offer.  And we can see that.  As much as you bring to the table, we provide you with the support you need to accelerate your career growth.

We are constantly evolving… and that change brings with it new directions, skillsets and thinking for you to embrace.   Through collaboration and projects across the organisation, you will have incredible opportunities come your way.  How far you take them, well, that’s in your hands.

Whether that be incisive financial acumen, intelligent IT or residential solutions, a career here is about sharing ideas, spotting opportunities to make life and work in Willoughby better for all of us.  It’s a collaborative approach to making the right decisions for our residents and environment.

What that means for you is the opportunity to contribute your expertise and learn from your colleagues’ across all the different areas of Council each and every day.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Procurement Risk and Sustainability Officer to join our team. This role will assist in delivering best practice procurement, with a focus on sustainability and risk management, ensuring compliance with legislative and procedural requirements while maintaining probity in the Council’s decision-making processes.

The Procurement Risk and Sustainability Officer will guide and support Council staff to ensure compliance with procurement and contract management legislation, policies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies to address modern slavery risks, promoting social procurement initiatives, and prioritizing sustainable practices that reduce supply chain emissions. The role also involves monitoring and reporting on improvements in procurement practices, implementing systems to streamline processes and reduce risks, and delivering training to staff and suppliers.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement within government and/or the private sector
• Strong knowledge/understanding of modern slavery including application and interpretation of the legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying sustainable procurement practices, including developing social and indigenous procurement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills including an ability to meet deadlines and the ability to discuss and resolve issues
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritise among competing demands

How to apply

Apply now to join us at Willoughby City Council where you can add value and be valued for the meaningful work you do.

When you work at Willoughby Council, you will work with a diverse group of like-minded people who have people and the community at the forefront in everything we do. Check out our employee benefits on our careers page to see:

• Where you can look after yourself and your loved ones
• Where you can enhance your wellbeing
• Where you can grow, develop and be part of a team 

  https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers

   

  Enquiries: Paul Brown – Contracts and Procurement Team Leader – 02 9777 7540.

   

  Applications must address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

   

  Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

   

  Applications close: Sunday, 15 December 2024 at 11:30pm

   

  Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.