Procurement Officer
- Provide procurement, tendering and contract management advice and support across Council, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Coordinate tender processes, contract documentation, evaluations, procurement governance and reporting.
- Support fleet management and guide Council staff on procurement procedures and best practice.
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
Procurement Officer
Morwell | Full Time
Permanent | Band 5: $83,229.12 per year
Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as part of our approach to collaboration and team connection
We're looking for a Procurement Officer to join our Financial Support department. In this role, you'll provide expert advice and support across procurement and fleet management activities, helping ensure Council's purchasing, tendering and contract management activities are compliant, efficient and deliver value for the organisation and community.
This is a great opportunity to work across a broad range of procurement projects, tender processes and contract administration activities while building strong stakeholder relationships across Council.
Why Join Us at Council?
When you join Latrobe City Council, you'll make a real impact in your community while working in an inclusive, supportive and child safe environment that values your growth and wellbeing. We offer:
- Opportunities to support your learning, development and career progression
- A collaborative team environment where you'll feel supported and connected
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in the community
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
Join a team that supports you to thrive and empowers you to grow your career, right here in the heart of Gippsland.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide advice and support on procurement, tendering and contract management activities across Council.
- Coordinate procurement activities to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and frameworks.
- Prepare and administer tender and contract documentation, including advertising, evaluations and contract file management.
- Support fleet management activities and associated compliance requirements.
- Facilitate tender evaluation processes and contribute to procurement reporting and governance requirements.
- Deliver advice, guidance and training to Council staff on procurement procedures and best practice.
About You
You are a detail-oriented procurement or administration professional who enjoys working within legislative and policy frameworks while providing high-quality customer service and advice. You have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and can confidently manage competing priorities.
You enjoy building relationships, collaborating with stakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes. Most importantly, you are committed to achieving compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement outcomes.
Key Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated high level attention to detail and computer skills.
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work within a close team-based environment.
- Experience liaising, influencing and coordinating with a broad range of internal customers and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritise work.
- Demonstrated experience working within policy and regulatory constraints.
We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you don't meet every requirement.
Successful applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children's Check.
Interested or want to learn more?
Contact Danielle Cox – Coordinator Procurement on 03 5128 5450. All discussions about recruitment at Council are confidential.
Ready to Apply?
Please click apply now to start your application. We're looking forward to receiving your application by 5.00pm on Friday 27 November 2026.
Belonging at Latrobe City Council
At Latrobe City Council, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are committed to maintaining a child safe organisation. Our recruitment practices reflect this. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and offer support through our Indigenous Employment Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For further information, contact IndigenousEmployment@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 1300 367 700. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Careers team at careers@latrobe.vic.gov.au or 5128 6113.
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