The Hills Shire Council

Procurement Officer

• Permanent Full-time position
• Be part of a passionate, diverse and supportive workforce
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Health & Wellness initiatives, Fitness Passport program access

Are you an experience Procurement Officer looking to further your career and make a difference for your community? We are looking for a highly motivated individual who possesses exceptional negotiation and communication skills and who thrives in optimising purchasing power while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations? In this key role, you will provide procurement and contracting services to support procurement processes and contracting activities across the organisation.

What this role looks like:
• Monitor contracts expirations & extensions and provide guidance on the way forward
• Provide support and expert advice on the tender/quotation process.
• Act as probity officer on tender & quotation evaluation processes.
• Create and maintain product catalogue items in CiAnywhere
• Maintain contract records in CiAnywhere Contract Management Module.
• Follow up with suppliers to maintain insurances current.
• Resolve escalated customer requests, enquiries and complaints.
• Provide and update information to comply with legislative and statutory requirements such as Annual Report, Budget Review Statements, GIPA etc.

What are we seeking in our new team member:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Minimum 3 years procurement experience or in a similar administrative role.
• Knowledge in Local Government Acts and Regulations pertaining to procurement.
• Knowledge in CiAnywhere and ECM would be considered an advantage.

Benefits of working with us:
Competitive rates of pay at $87K per annum, plus superannuation, paid weekly, paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity for bonus payments, discounted membership to Fitness Passport, free on-site undercover parking, onsite café, modern office and an active Social Club.

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers at Council and submit your application online by 5pm on 21 May 2025. As applications will be assessed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged, and you may be contacted prior to the closing date.

You can also request adjustments throughout the recruitment process to set you up for success. If you require any adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to undertaking pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.