Facility Maintenance Procurement Officer

**Altona location, close to public transport**:

- **Permanent, Full-Time position**:

- **Salary: Band 6 - $91,930.09 to $101,483.80**

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed to creating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that supports innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and which aspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

**The opportunity**

The Facility Maintenance Procurement Officer supports Council’s strategic goals by managing procurement and contracts for public building services, including maintenance, cleaning, security, dredging, and trade panels. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Facilities Maintenance Unit and Procurement team, overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, from tender coordination and quotation review to contract onboarding, compliance, and performance monitoring. This role ensures value for money, legal compliance, and smooth contractor integration, while providing administrative support and acting as a key liaison between internal teams and external suppliers.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Coordinating tender processes and leading collaboration between Facilities Maintenance and Procurement teams for building services contracts.
- Facilitating workshops and gathering input to prepare and evaluate tender documentation in line with procurement procedures.
- Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring procurement outcomes align with Council objectives and legal requirements.
- Acting as the central liaison with contractors throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Monitoring procurement activities and contract performance, including compliance with KPIs and reporting frameworks.
- Providing administrative support across procurement, contract management, and operational coordination within the Facilities Maintenance unit.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- A tertiary qualification in procurement, contract management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement within building maintenance, facilities management, and local government contexts.
- Proven capability in strategic procurement, including long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and integration of sustainability and social benefit considerations.
- Strong report writing and briefing skills, with a high level of communication and interpersonal ability.
- A maximum 2-page cover letter which should outline your interest in the role
- A current CV which includes key achievements & relevant qualifications

Applications will be accepted until **11:30pm on 17th October 2025**.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**What we can offer**
- Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in our newly renovated & spacious office facilities.
- Our central location in the Civic Centre is close to public transport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or an afternoon walk along the lake.
- Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End of Trip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to get you refreshed and ready to go
- Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership, Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, and walking & social clubs.
- Ongoing professional development support - we'll champion your growth, because your career matters to us