Procurement Trainee

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $17.95/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**The opportunity**

Inner West Council is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Cadet. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about purchasing activities, supporting sourcing of materials and services, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.

You will play a vital role in responsive preparation, review, and execution of contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are followed.

**What is the traineeship**

This is a 24-month supported program you will receive continuous assistance throughout the journey.
There will be on the job training and formal training and assessment completing a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations).

You will work towards achieving the competencies outlined in a training plan, complete assigned training and assessments, and maintain a training record.
For more information on what a traineeship is go to Apprenticeship Support

**About the role**

Assist in maintaining relationships with current suppliers, ensuring consistent communication and service quality.
Support the team in identifying potential suppliers and sourcing goods and services, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Aid in the preparation, review, and execution of contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are followed.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**Remuneration**

From $827.40 per week + superannuation

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**
- Capacity to undertake and actively working towards a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (Warehousing Operations).
- Ability to use the Microsoft Office package and keyboard skills.
- Good verbal communication skills
- Manage customer complaints and inquiries through various channels
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.

**Enquiries**

Marea Getsios Procurement and Contracts Manager 02 9335 2251

**Closing Date**

Sunday 17 August 2025, 11:30pm

**How to Apply**

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.

**Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.**

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023

**Reasonable Adjustment Assistance**: