Applications Close: 1 October 2025
Coordinator Procurement and Contracts
Hours: 35 hours a week + VDO every 19 days + WFH Opportunities
Leaseback vehicle options available
Salary: $121,493.06 - $141,194.56 + 12% Superannuation per annum
Step into a pivotal leadership role driving procurement integrity and strategic compliance, where your expertise will shape how we deliver value and transparency to our community.
What you'll do
As the Coordinator Procurement & Contracts, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and take charge of overseeing Council’s procurement and tendering functions. You will ensure compliance with the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation, while providing expert advice and high-level support to Council staff on procurement and purchasing processes, ensuring adherence to Council policies and guidelines. Additionally, you will manage the Council’s contract register to maintain accurate records and provide probity advice on procurement activities in consultation with the CFO.
Why Wingecarribee?
Wingecarribee Shire Council is a progressive, values-driven organisation committed to delivering excellence in local government. We're currently undergoing a period of cultural renewal and operational transformation, focused on transparency, accountability, and smarter service delivery for our growing community.
As a Council, we’re investing in modernising our systems, strengthening governance, and building capability across all areas of the organisation. Procurement plays a key role in that journey, ensuring we manage public funds responsibly, achieve value for money, and partner with suppliers who share our commitment to community outcomes.
Joining Wingecarribee as Coordinator Procurement & Contracts means becoming part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. You’ll help shape the way we procure goods and services, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to building a more sustainable and effective Council.
Set in the stunning Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council offers not only a meaningful career, but also an enviable lifestyle in one of NSW’s most beautiful regions.
We offer:
- Attractive salary package + 12% superannuation
- A 35-hour week with variable day off every 19 days
- Flexible work arrangements
- Leaseback vehicle option
- Tertiary support and ongoing career development
- Wellbeing programs and access to the Fitness Passport
- Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
- A genuine, organisation-wide commitment to values-led leadership
What you'll need to succeed (Essential Criteria)
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business, Purchasing, Contract Management or Public Administration and/or minimum 10 years' experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Procurement Position within a medium or large multi-purpose organisation.
- Sound knowledge of procurement systems, tendering policies and contract management.
- Ability to work across the organisation to understand business requirements as applicable to purchasing and procurements processes.
- A high level of interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and mentor staff
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to prioritise and complete tasks efficiently within deadlines.
Other Requirements
- Be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement
- Hold a current Drivers Licence (Class C)
How to Apply
Shape strategy. Drive compliance. Lead procurement with purpose.
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 criteria of the role in a statement of claims format. The essential criteria is outlined in the position description attached.
Questions?
- Contact Pav Kuzmanovski, Chief Financial Officer on 02 4868 0888.
Applications close: 1 October 2025 – don’t miss this opportunity.
Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
