At the heart of community. At the start of the future.
That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Procurement and Contracts Officer.
Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.
Join us as a Procurement and Contracts Officer in our Project Management Office (PMO) branch, and develop your skills and future career.
Find purpose and impact
As our new Procurement and Contracts Officer you'll make an impact by directly supporting projects and services that make a real difference in our community. Your work will help ensure that resources are sourced responsibly and contracts are managed effectively contributing to outcomes that benefit the people of Dubbo every day. Be part of a small close-knit team who strive to achieve the best outcomes for all the many business units across Council.
You’ll make an impact by:
- Managing procurement activities in line with policies and regulations to ensure the best value for money.
- Drafting, reviewing, and administering contracts with suppliers and service providers to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to build strong working relationships and assist with their procurement needs.
- Monitoring contract performance and ensure compliance.
- Supporting continuous improvement in procurement practices.
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you will need:
- A Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting, Accounting, Economic, Business or related discipline or commensurate experience in a similar role will be considered.
- A level of demonstrated experience in procurement or contract practices within a multi-disciplined organisation, including purchasing practices, tendering and contract management.
- Demonstrated administration experience in developing and implementing innovative best practice strategies and solutions in a local government or similar diverse organisational environment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly developed time management, research, analytical and problem solving skills.
We would also love you to have:
- Knowledge in Local Government purchasing, regulations.
- Experience in administration or procurement functions to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Ready to make a real difference?
Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.
This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $80,529 to $93,588.
To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Project Management Office on 0436 601 347 to make an enquiry.
If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!
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Why Dubbo Regional Council?
At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:
Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.
- Find personal and professional growth
You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.
- Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love
Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
- Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
- Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
