Contracts and Procurement Advisor

**Job no**: 493193
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Frankston
**Categories**: Administrative

Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula. We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team

**About the position**

Council’s Procurement Property and Risk Department is looking for a Contracts and Procurement Advisor who will be responsible for facilitating procurement activities, providing procurement guidance and expertise to internal stakeholders.

The main responsibilities will include:

- Provide advice, assistance, support to and facilitate all aspects of the tendering and procurement processes of departments to ensure compliance with Council’s Procurement Policy and Strategy and probity, fairness and integrity in all procurement procedures
- Ensure implementation of and compliance with all procurement activities and partner with, assist and support other departments in the implementation of all aspects of Council’s Procurement Policy and Strategy to ensure compliance and Best Value for money
- Participating in the monitoring and review of procurement and tendering arrangements, recommending and implementing improvements to improve competition, and conducting training, as appropriate

This is a temporary full-time position ending on 30 September 2026 with a possibility of an extension.

**About you**
- Well-developed documentation preparation skills and experience in using standard form contracts
- Analytical skills and experience in tender evaluation, selection and contract
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build rapport with stakeholders.
- Adaptable with good problem solving skills
- Knowledge of Finance Systems, Contract Systems and e-tendering systems

**Benefits of working at Frankston City Council**

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

- Hybrid Working Model
- Flexible working hours
- Rostered Day Off
- Access to professional and career development opportunities
- Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
- Free onsite parking (Civic Centre)
- Employee assistance program
- Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 6 currently remunerated at $ $98,130.72 per annum, plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

The for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page.

**Culture at Frankston City Council**

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse. Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you_._

**Pre-Employment Information**

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.

**Advertised**: 09 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 22 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time