Principal Procure to Pay

MANAGE OUR CONTRACTS, STORES, PURCHASING ANDACCOUNTS PAYABLE TEAMS

About You

Your deep understanding of end to end procurement in a largeorganisation equips you with the required knowledge of policies andrelevant legislation to drive best practice in this field. Equallyimportant is your ability to lead a large, multi-faceted team andpromote positive supplier and internal stakeholderrelationships.

The Branch

Financial Services Branch comprises professionals who arecommitted to delivering their expertise to the organisation andwider community. We value a strong work ethic, pride in ourendeavour and the results we achieve through teamwork.

About the position

This permanent full-time position is based at ourstate-of-the-art Charlton Depot. We are offering a salary range of$109,817.33-$123,936.67 plus 17.5% leave loading and up to 12.65%superannuation. We also offer:

• Work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
• A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to be successful in this position

• Degree in Business, Commerce or a related field from a recognised University, with substantial experience or a combination of extensive experience, expertise and competence, which enables the incumbent to perform all duties of the position.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law.
• Significant experience within Stores/Logistics/Warehousing.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Strategic planning and management of projects/programs.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of legislation applicable to local government and Council’s strategic financial/procurement operations.

How to apply

For full details of this position, please ensure you downloadthe Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. 

Please provide your current Resume and a Cover Letter addressingeach of the success criteria with your experience, abilities,knowledge, and personal qualities which are relevant for theposition; this allows the panel to assess your suitability.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake aCriminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment toassess their ability to perform the genuine occupationalrequirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensurethat you have followed the instructions outlinedabove.

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

For further information

Please contact Andrew Wegener on (07) 4637 7*** within businesshours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Monday 26 February 2024 at11.45pm.

About Council

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 of180,000 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 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.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Principal Procure to Pay (1060) - Financial Services.pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf