Finance Officer - Procurement Contracts (3706)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Toowoomba CBD
Applications Close: 30/11/2022 11:45 PM

AboutCouncil

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and boldambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolvedToowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland citysupporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as aservice centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.  Theregion is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basinresource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments.  Growth hasn’t come at theexpense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in thetop 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicatedand passionate about delivering excellent customer service to thecommunity, residents and visitors throughout the region.  Werecognise that our success depends upon attracting and retainingskilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interestingchallenges and opportunities to develop your career.

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN A FAST PACED BESTPRACTICE FINANCIAL SERVICES BRANCH

Aboutthe position

• The Finance Officer - Procurement Contracts provides the required administrative duties to support the Contracts function of Council in accordance with the procurement and contractual policies and procedures.  
• This position will be responsible for the efficient and effective procurement of goods and services on behalf of Council. This function covers both the procurement of goods and/or services for general procurement requirements for Council and/or procurement for goods issued from other areas of Council, according to policies, procedures and general work instructions.
• The salary range for this position is $68,628.51- $73,883.15 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• This is a permanent full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD. 
• This position participates in a nine (9) day fortnight working arrangement.

Howto be successful in this position - SuccessCriteria

1. Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (attached).
2. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
3. Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures, methods and guidelines are well established.
4. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
5. Sound numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support requiring a high degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity.
7. Demonstrated time management, planning and judgement skills in order to organise own work and achieve set and agreed performance and service standards.
8. Demonstrated skills in the operation of computer applications including intermediate Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills.
9. Working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the work area.
10. Sound knowledge of section policies and procedures.
11. Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork. 

How toapply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and
2. Your current resume.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered ifyou do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For furtherinformation

Please contact Kelly Spencer on (07) 4688 6*** within businesshours.

Closingdate

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pmon Wednesday, 30 November2022. 

Attachments:
- Council Values and Behaviours.pdf
- Position_Description_Finance_Officer_-_Procurement_Contracts_(3706).pdf