Procurement and Contracts Officer

1 week ago

Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia Cumberland City Council Full time

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney's new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City.

The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.


Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney.

Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.


Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.


Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Council has worked hard to fulfil its community's vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel
_welcome_,
_belong__ _and
_succeed_.


ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:


The Governance team sits within the Governance and Risk Directorate and are focused on delivering effective education across the organisation with regard to procurement and governance processes and partnering with various units to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.


The team are responsible for the delivery of Access to Information (GIPA) services, planning and executing civic events, policy and delegation management, providing administrative support to Council and various committees, providing governance advice, ensuring that Council procurement activities are in accordance with legislation and guidelines, delivering robust tender processes and ensuring all contracts are managed effectively.


In contributing to the overarching vision, The Procurement and Contracts Officer provides procurement expertise, and assists stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives.


The successful applicant will require:

  • Tertiary qualifications relevant to procurement, and/or demonstrated extensive experience in similar role.
  • Demonstrated experience in the professional preparation, administration and management of tender and contract documents.
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, with a focus on facilitating purchasing or project delivery outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and responding to strategic improvement opportunities, in particular in relation to purchasing and procurement activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify areas of noncompliance to procurement policy and raise with relevant stakeholders/business partners.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships and providing support to stakeholders within a large, diverse organisation.
Download the position description here for more information.

Position information:

This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight, with access to Council's 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement.


This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands office, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council's work locations.


Salary information:
The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

  • Grade 10 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1,530.25 to $1,759.79 per week, plus 11% superannuation
  • The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

  • We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional three (3) days' leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
  • Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
  • Leave entitlements including annual leave,15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
  • Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
  • Corporate Health Insurance discounts
  • Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
  • Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
  • Free access to Council owned swimming pools
  • Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US:

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