Address- Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Experience in procurement including contracts management/administration and bulk invoice processing
- LGO 4 ($77,409 - $82,974 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
This position supports the Property Fleet and Emergency Management Section as the technical expert for the contract administration of the wet, dry and transport tenders for the Townsville City Council.
This specialised position operates in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and is the first point of contact for all internal stakeholders and external contractors/suppliers to the Property Fleet and Emergency Management Section, and with knowledge across the section, is responsible for all administrative and technical functions of the section. This includes but not limited to: contractor management, contract administration, Plant Allocation, process improvement, system maintenance, works request, procurement, financial processing, reporting, and fleet requests/enquiries.
About you
To fulfill the requirements of this role it is essential you have experience in procurement, including contracts management/administration and bulk invoice processing. You will have at least 2 years’ experience working across the same or similar functions and experience with plant and equipment including allocation, scheduling and logistics. You will also require advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite of products and a Current “C” class drivers licence.
Other requirements include highly developed organisation and prioritisation skills and problem-solving and analytical skills, with an ability to exercise judgment and initiative where procedures and practices are not clearly defined. You will be able to adopt a flexible mind set and work well within a small team and recognise opportunity within change by supporting and/or leading the establishment of process improvement processes, practices and procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience working with project teams or resources in a supportive and collaborative work culture.
Desirably you will have knowledge of National Heavy Vehicle Legislation and Basic Fatigue Management, a good working knowledge with fleet maintenance and legislation and a working knowledge of council systems including ECM and CES.
How to Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 5 June 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
Attachments:
- N01045, N01046, N03330_Resource Plant Allocation Officer_Updated Template_20052024_PD.pdf
