Procurement And Contracts Officer

As the Procurement and Contracts Officer you will be responsible for supporting the Procurement and Finance teams with procurement and contract activities across the whole of council. A key element of this role is effective partnering and engagement with all necessary internal and external stakeholders.

In this role you will be responsible for drafting Requests for Quotation, Tenders, and other relevant documentation, as well as facilitating and providing guidance on low-value or low-risk procurement processes. The role also involves attending team meetings and tender briefings, assisting in the maintenance and monitoring of the Council's e-Procurement platform, and liaising with both internal stakeholders and external bodies such as Local Government Procurement and the Sydney South Regional Organisation of Councils You are someone who has demonstrated ability to function with mínimal 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
• 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
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Knowledge of Local Govt Act - Section 55 Tendering and Council's Procurement and Contract Mgt Policies
• High level problem solving, computer literacy (MS Office, CM9, Tech 1) and analytical skills
• Desirable
• Some experience in Local Government procurement activities

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

• Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date : Friday 20 June 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.
• 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._
• 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._