Procurement And Contracts Officer

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel

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• ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Governance team sits within the Governance and Risk Directorate and are focused on delivering effective education across the organisation with regard to procurement and governance processes and partnering with various units to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.

The team are responsible for the delivery of Access to Information (GIPA) services, planning and executing civic events, policy and delegation management, providing administrative support to Council and various committees, providing governance advice, ensuring that Council procurement activities are in accordance with legislation and guidelines, delivering robust tender processes and ensuring all contracts are managed effectively.

In contributing to the overarching vision, The Procurement and Contracts Officer provides procurement expertise, and assists stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.

The successful applicant will require :

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This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide infor