Infrastructure Recovery Procurement Officer

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate. Stay, live and work in our community.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working environment and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**We are looking for**:
Byron Shire Council is currently seeking to fill the new position of **Infrastructure Recovery Procurement Officer** to join the newly identified Infrastructure Recovery Team at Council.

The position will provide procurement, contract management and project administrative support to the Infrastructure Recovery team in response to AGRN 1012, in accordance with Council procurement policies, procedures, guidelines and relevant legislation

The new Infrastructure Recovery team will manage and oversee the effective delivery of the reinstatement, reconstruction and betterment of Council infrastructure impacted by Natural Disaster Events. The team will play a pivotal role in ensuring the resilience and functionality of essential systems, benefiting both affected communities and the broader region by restoring and enhancing critical infrastructure after the 2022 flood natural disaster.

**Enjoy our Employee Benefits**:
This opportunity offers:

- 1 term, full-time position (35 hours per week) through to 31 December 2027.
- Flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days per week working from home post onboarding can be negotiated)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,310.30 to $1,518.18 per 35-hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
- Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increase for financial year 2025/2026 based on award conditions.
- 11.5% superannuation
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Vehicle allowance
- Opportunity to work as part of the new Infrastructure Recovery team

**Location**:
This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**:
Phil Warner - Manager Infrastructure Recovery - 02 6626 7165.

**Closing date**:
**Position Description**:
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We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working - including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**:

- **Functional Health Assessment**:**If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied.