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About Knox City Council

At Knox, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do. We are a forward-thinking council, committed to empowering our diverse community to thrive and prosper. Our values—integrity, respect, teamwork, service excellence and innovation—guide us every day as we continue to evolve and create a future-ready workforce.

Our organisation is focused on collaboration, learning, and adaptive thinking. We're proud of the inclusive and flexible culture we've built, supporting staff to grow and excel while delivering outstanding outcomes for our residents.

About The Role

As a Procurement Officer, you'll be responsible for ensuring Knox delivers best practice in procurement and contract management across the organisation. Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Lead, you'll play a key role in overseeing tender processes, maintaining contract systems, and building procurement capability within the business.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing expert advice on compliance, risk, and performance reporting while identifying ways to improve how procurement and contracts are delivered.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinating end-to-end tender and procurement processes.
• Supporting contract administration and ensuring legislative compliance.
• Providing probity and policy advice to stakeholders across Council.
• Delivering staff training on procurement systems and best practice.
• Maintaining contract and supplier registers and reporting on performance.
• Promoting efficiency, quality, and value-for-money in procurement decisions.
  
  

About You

Whether you're coming from another local government organisation, the public sector, or private enterprise, your expertise in procurement frameworks and contract administration will set you up for success in this role.

You'll Bring

• Strong knowledge of tendering, contract documentation, probity, and procurement systems.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide clear, practical advice.
• Experience with contract management platforms (Open Windows experience desirable).
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  
  

Your Application

If you're passionate about improving procurement practices and want to contribute to an organisation that values growth and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

We also welcome applicants with transferable skills from similar roles or industries who have a genuine interest in procurement and contract management. Training and support will be provided to help you thrive in this space.

Applications close Wednesday 20th August 2025.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Cheri Randell at cheri@publicsectorpeople.com.au or 0466 699 297.

Knox City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionGeneral Business and Administrative
• IndustriesArchitecture and Planning, Government Administration, and Government Relations Services

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