Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer

7 days ago

Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia Livingstone Shire Council Full time $101,569 per year

Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer – Temporary Full Time (2 years)

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents. Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 400 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Council is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer to join its team on a temporary two-year basis. As the Principal Procurement and Contracts Officer you will be part of a team that provides centralised procurement and contract functions to the wider business.

This position will lead contact negotiations, monitor and review Council's contractor management framework system, take immediate remedial action on non-compliance issues with suppliers and clients ensuring resolutions are achieved.

The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of contract law and administration and a high level understanding of technical literature, standards, and contract management and the proven ability to develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with internal and external clients, vendors, and staff to represent procurement and contract services, and ensure responsiveness to current and future needs.

Join a progressive local government organisation and work with a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Mandatory Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Procurement & Contract Management or a relevant field (Business/Property Law, Property/Facilities Management) with substantial experience, expertise, knowledge and skills from working in a similar position; and
  • Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver's licence.

Benefits:

  • Annual Salary – $101,569 (QLGIA Stream A - Level 6);
  • Plus 12% superannuation.
  • Enjoy a coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Livingstone Shire.
  • 9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;
  • Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;
  • Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Work in a Values driven organisation;
  • Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

To apply for this position please address the selection criteria on the recruitment portal and supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/tickets or licences.

Applications close Monday, 20 October 2025 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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