Principal Procurement Governance Officer

1 month ago


Brisbane, Australia Public Sector People Full time

Local Government | Flexible working arrangements
- 6-month contract + extension | ASAP Start, 36.35hr PW
- Based in Moreton Bay | attractive pay rates $58.55p/hr + super

A local council is looking for a
**Principal Procurement Governance Officer** with a procurement governance skillset i.e. preparing contract and tender templates/frameworks.

Weekly hours and hourly rate negotiable depending on skills.

About the role:
This is a senior position in the team responsible for the implementation of best practice procurement governance and probity, and the development of policy and procedures, strategies, and processes for the council. Although this role has no direct reports, it is a leadership role that will require you to provide guidance and training to the procurement officers to drive high performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Lead, develop, and participate in the ongoing review and improvement of the MBRC procurement functions, policies, procedures, frameworks, contract management, guidelines, processes, tools, and templates.
- Participate in the development of the Annual Strategic Procurement plans and plans for significant procurement activities.
- Provide assistance and coordination services to Audit for procurement complaints management and executive services reviews.
- Provide high-level commercial analysis and specialist advice on best practice procurement.
- Write formal reports, business cases and other forms of complex correspondence to a high standard.

About you:

- Extensive experience in the development of procurement policies, frameworks, governance strategies and procedures.
- Degree or postgraduate qualifications in a procurement, law, business-related discipline. A Bachelor of Law is most desirable.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or discuss other Finance or Procurement opportunities within Local, State or Federal Government, please contact:
Frances Taverner



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