Applications Close: 24 August 2025
Procurement Officer Stores
Temporary full-time position until November 2025
Salary: $36.89 - $46.54 per hour + 12 % Superannuation
Join a forward-thinking Council and play a vital role in delivering critical infrastructure to our Water Services branch based in Mittagong .
What you'll do?
As the Procurement Officer (Stores), you will play a vital role in delivering effective procurement and inventory support within the Water Services branch. You’ll be responsible for coordinating the purchase of materials, goods, and services using Council’s procurement and financial systems, ensuring all acquisitions are suitable and aligned with operational requirements.
Your duties will include managing stock levels, maintain supplier and contractor registers, and contribute to the preparation of contract documentation. You’ll also monitor costs, support efficient resource utilisation, and assist with reporting and audit activities. A key part of your role will be fostering a positive safety culture and using sound judgment and initiative to address day-to-day challenges and manage projects in line with relevant legislation and standards.
Why Wingecarribee?
Wingecarribee Shire is proudly located in the heart of the Southern Highlands of NSW, an area celebrated for its natural beauty, strong community spirit, and growing local economy. At Council, we’re focused on the future. With a bold vision, a strong cultural uplift agenda, and a commitment to aligning our people, systems, and resources with community priorities, we’re building a better tomorrow, starting today.
As our new Procurement Officer (Stores), your work will directly support the essential operations of our Water Services branch. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring goods and services are efficiently sourced, stock is well-managed, and procurement practices uphold transparency, value, and compliance. This is more than a back-office role, it’s about making sure frontline teams have what they need to deliver essential services to the community, every day.
Our values, Resilience, Empathy, Sustainability, Pride, Efficiency, Courage, and Teamwork aren’t just principles, they’re how we show up for each other and our community every day. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, come join us in shaping a thriving future for all who call Wingecarribee home.
What’s on offer?
- Competitive salary package + 12% superannuation
- Rostered day off every fortnight
- Access to wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, and flu vaccinations
- Ongoing career development and learning opportunities, including tertiary assistance
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements at our annual staff awards
What you'll need to succeed (Essential Criteria)
- Certificate in Business Administration or related discipline and/or a minimum of three years’ experience facilitating procurement and purchasing functions within Local or State Government, Water or Construction industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Local and/or State Government contracts for the procurement of materials.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices effectively, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable productivity and systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
- Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders in offering advice and support to delivering operational and maintenance services.
- Hold and maintain C Class drivers' licence, Forklift Licence and WHS Induction card.
How to Apply
Keep the wheels turning - join us as the engine behind essential services!
Submit the following documents:
- Your Resume –showcasing your skills & experience.
- Relevant Certifications – qualifications and licenses
- Responses to the Essential Criteria – explain how your expertise aligns with the essential requirements of the role as outlined in the position description attached.
Have questions?
Contact
Margaret Micallef, Team Leader Business Support on 02 4868 0523.
Applications close: 24 August 2025
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
