Finance Officer - Procurement Contracts

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

About Council

The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 166,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,800 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN A FAST PACED BEST PRACTICE FINANCIAL SERVICES BRANCH

About the 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.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria * Hold the mandatory qualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined under the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description (attached).

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment by developing effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and initiative where procedures, methods and guidelines are well established.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to provide accurate timely advice in a helpful and supportive manner.
• Sound numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide administrative support requiring a high degree of judgement, initiative, confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated time management, planning and judgement skills in order to organise own work and achieve set and agreed performance and service standards.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation of computer applications including intermediate Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to the work area.
• Sound knowledge of section policies and procedures.
• Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents: * A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less; and

• Your current resume.

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

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For further information

Please contact Kelly Spencer on (07) 4688 6225 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 30 November 2022.