Procurement Officer

• Attractive salary range of $87,417 - $99,928 (dependent on skills & experience) PLUS 12% Super
• 9-day fortnight, 4 weeks Annual Leave, and 15 days Sick Leave
• Relocation assistance provided
• Short-term Rental support may be available for the right candidate
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Proudly Serving Tenterfield – Where Your Work Matters

Tenterfield Shire Council is located in the picturesque New England region of New South Wales and proudly holds the title "Birthplace of the Australian Nation." As a rural medium-sized council, it offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and career with easy access to Northern NSW's beaches, Queensland's Granite Belt, and the wider Brisbane region. Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle". We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day -
Integrity, Community, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
– and foster a workplace culture that empowers staff to lead, innovate, and thrive.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

Ready to Own Procurement at a Council That's Evolving?

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for a full-time
Procurement Officer
based in
Tenterfield, NSW
.

Reporting to the Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, you'll play a central role in driving procurement reform and embedding best practices across Council operations. This is a
newly created role
, giving you the chance to shape it from the ground up and influence both policy and practice.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Validating business needs and assessing risks to inform procurement planning
• Conducting sourcing activities and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Leading tender and quotation processes, including preparation and evaluation
• Managing Council's Contracts Register and procurement documentation
• Supervising the Council Store and overseeing supplier engagement
• Supporting internal stakeholders with procurement planning and training
• Assisting in the development of updated procurement policies and procedures

Is This You?

You're someone who understands that great procurement is about more than just compliance — it's about strategic influence, good governance, and adding real value. You'll thrive in this role if you have at least
4 years of hands-on procurement experience
and a
Certificate IV (or higher)
in
Business, Procurement, Supply Chain
, or a similar discipline.

You must also hold:

• A current
  Class C Driver's Licence
• Strong working knowledge of
  procurement legislation and best practices
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation and training skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and confidently lead processes from end to end

Additionally, the following skills, background and checks will be highly valued:

• Experience using systems like
  TenderLink and VendorPanel
• Experience in supervising staff or coordinating small teams
• Local Government experience
• Contract management qualifications

You'll also be confident providing practical procurement advice and support to other teams, helping them navigate processes in a highly regulated local government environment.

You're someone who
takes initiative
, brings
clarity to complex processes
, and enjoys
collaborating across teams
to drive smarter procurement outcomes. You'll be a
clear communicator
, a
collaborative team player
, and a
natural problem solver
with a strong sense of
integrity
and a keen eye for
detail
.

The Rewards of Joining Our Team

This role offers a highly
competitive salary of $87,417 - $99,928
, commensurate with your skills and experience, PLUS
12% Super
, within a supportive rural council environment - alongside a host of additional benefits, including:

• 9-day fortnight
  for better work/life balance
• Relocation assistance
  and
  short-term rental support
  may be available for the right candidate
• Accumulative annual leave entitlements -
  4 weeks Annual Leave + 15 days Sick Leave
• Ongoing
  learning and development opportunities
• Access to monthly
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  counselling
• Access to the Council's
  Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Be Part of Tenterfield's Story

Want to make your mark and be part of something new? This is your opportunity to bring your ideas to life in a role where
you'll be heard, supported, and empowered
.

Take the next step in your career with Tenterfield Shire Council -
APPLY NOW

Please Note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a current National Police Check prior to employment.