Procurement and Contracts Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 3 Years

Organisation: Level Crossing Removal Project

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Procurement

Reference: VG/029162EE

LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT

Join us and be part of Victoria's Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project. We've already removed some of Victoria's most dangerous level crossings, and we're not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. As our projects and legacy grow, so does our team - there has never been a better time to get amongst the action

**About the role**

Within our close knit and supportive Procurement team, the Procurement and Contracts Officer role assists and supports the with low value procurement contracts, contract management, records management, report coordination and contracts data base administration.

On a day-to-day basis, you will find yourself:

- Plan and prepare procurement and contract management reports and correspondence.
- Assist people within internal business units with their procurement queries.
- Store and manage records in our database management system (Content Manager).

This role reports into Paul Caile (Senior Reporting & Business Analyst) who started at LXRP in our graduate program Paul has 5 years' experience in the procurement and reporting space and is very focused on supporting staff to enable to do their best at work. LXRP is big on fostering staff growth, development, and progression.

Our Procurement team are a fun and bubbly bunch, they are amazing at what they do and are continually recognising awesome efforts. A few of the fun events this team takes part in are the quarterly thumbs up awards, handy pot awards and even took part in a Tim Tam taste off

At LXRP we embrace and encourage flexibility, as such, this role will be performed in a hybrid capacity, a mix of office and home. Our office is based in the Melbourne CBD.

This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $91,418 - $103,725 + superannuation.

**About you**

You are a highly organised admin super star with the ability to build and foster positive relationships with others. You'll need to be confident using Microsoft Office suite programs such as word and excel (you'll be using these daily). You might have previous experience with procurement processes, contract management or records management.

Let's get technical - what skills do we expect you to have?
- Effective communication skills - you'll be liaising with lots of internal and external stakeholders.
- Planning and prioritising skills - you'll be working in a busy team and at times need to juggle multiple tasks.
- Working collaboratively - you'll need to be able to work well with others and openly share knowledge, information, and experience.
- Continuous improvement - we're always looking for opportunities to improve the way we do things.

**About LXRP**

At LXRP we're not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long-lasting legacy for our communities.

Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.

As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:

- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.

We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.

Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere

**What next?**
- Accountability is one of our core values, and crucial in this position. What does accountability mean to you, and how do you embody accountability every day? (Max 150 words)
- Effective communication is crucial to your success in this position. Part of your role will be reviewing tender submissions from suppliers for goods and services. How would you plan your approach to communicating to a supplier that they had been unsuccessful and not been awarded a tender (or a piece of work)?

After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview that will include a short activity where you can showcase your skills and potential.

The Policy stipulates that, unless an employee is an Excepted Person within the meaning of the Policy, in order to attend an MTIA workplace the employee must hold ‘up-to-date' vaccination status in accordance with ATAGI guidance, which for most includes their primary vaccination course and booster