Procurement Officer – Parental Leave (Up to 12 months) Re-advertised position
 

• Fixed-term, Full-time 35 hour per week + 19 Day Four Week Cycle

• Parental Leave replacement for a period of up to 12 months

• Dynamic small team working in a friendly environment

Council is seeking applicants for the Parental Leave replacement of Council’s Procurement Officer for a period of up to 12 months. This is a re-advertised position and previous applicants need not re-apply.

About the role

The Procurement Officer has a primary focus on supporting Council officers to undertake procurement activities in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines. The position holder will work within the purchasing, procurement and contracting systems; providing relevant support and training to all Council staff in the use of the purchasing, procurement and contracting systems, providing relevant support and training to all Council staff in the use of the purchasing and procurement systems and processes.

Salary for this position is based on skills, experience and qualifications and will range from $1,039.29pw to $1,205.58pw +super.

About You

As the successful applicant you will have strong administrative, procurement/contracts experience, well developed analytical and problem solving skills, excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Finance One. It is desirable that you have a working knowledge of supply chain management software.

You will be a self-motivated team player, who can demonstrate a çan do’ approach and enjoys a challenge.

In addition to holding the relevant qualifications and being a team player you will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to interpret and apply legislation (Local Government Act 1993) relating to procurement and tendering

• Knowledge of government procurement, tendering policies and contract management

• Experience in the use of spreadsheets and financial software

• Excellent customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills

• Good analytical and problem solving skills.

About us

Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinct and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it’s an enviable lifestyle location.

How to Apply

Applications including a cover letter, resume and statement addressing both the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria are to be submitted online by visiting www.wsc.nsw.gov.au (Careers @ Council).

The Selection Criteria is contained in the Position Description which you will need to download and review the criteria before submitting your application. All documents are to be attached either as a PDF or Microsoft Office Word document. Applications not addressing the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria may not be considered.

Please note:

The online process allows for three (3) items to be uploaded i.e. Resume, Covering Letter and your statement addressing the Selection Criteria.

This is a re-advertised position and previous applicants need not re-apply.

For a confidential discussion or to obtain further information please contact Council’s Coordinator Procurement and Fleet, Mr Joel Willersdorf on (02) 4868 0843.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.

Closing date for applications is Saturday 30 September 2017.