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Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.
The Opportunity
About Us
Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.
The Opportunity
Awarded Employer of Choice in 2019 and 2021, we’re looking for a highly motivated and proactive Procurement and Contracts Officer to join our busy procurement team on a permanent full-time basis.
As the Procurement and Contracts Officer, you will provide high quality assistance to internal and external stakeholders with the daily operations of procurement and contracting activities including tenders, evaluations and contract management.
You will also champion the continuous improvement of the delivery of procurement functions across Council.
Required skills & experience
To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications and/or recent experience in procurement, accounting, or a related discipline; experience with tender processes and evaluations; demonstrated experience in working with Australian Standard and Government contracts; demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act and Regulations with regards to tendering and contractual arrangements practices.
You should also possess well-developed communication skills; proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office; well developed report writing skills; and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Key accountabilities include
- Deliver high level assistance with Councils procurement processes including the development, preparation, and advertising of EOIs, request for quotations and tenders.
- Provide support, advice and strategic input relating to procurement and contract management.
- Ensure all policies and procedures, systems and legislative requirements within relevant areas of responsibility are adhered to and consistently applied.
- Develop and update systems, processes and templates for procurement and contract management including but not limited to Request for Tenders, quotations, Expressions of Interest, Agreements, Contracts, Contract Management and other forms and supporting documentation.
What we can offer you
In return, you will be rewarded by:
- Career development
- Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day month
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- Learning and development programs
- A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness Passport
- Weekly salary of $1594.84 to $1795.01 (plus 10.5% superannuation)
For further information regarding this role please contact Vicki Thomas on 02 6566 3200
How to Apply
Please click the Apply for this role button. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.
To download a copy of the Position Description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.
Please complete the application form and provide the following information:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
- Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.
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Applications close: Sunday, 21 August at 4pm
You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received.
NOTE: All correspondence will occur by email. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse workforce.
Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.
In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process
