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Senior Procurement Advisor

Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD
Mackay, QLD
A$87,790 p/a
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics → Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory
Full-time
On-site

Posted 17 days ago


QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by driving procurement excellence, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring quality and value in all procurement activities.

Duties and skills involved:

  • Develop and promote procurement best practices and contract performance.
  • Communicate procurement strategies and facilitate changes through training and education.
  • Prepare and call tenders, and manage purchasing activities across various categories.
  • Provide guidance to operational and estimating teams on procurement policies and pricing.
  • Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure competitive pricing and performance standards.
  • Develop and deliver procurement and contract management training programs.
  • Implement and maintain procurement instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and contribute to a positive QBuild culture.

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Expertise in procurement, purchasing, and contract management.
  • Understanding of Queensland Procurement Policy and related legislation.
  • Ability to manage a team and support their professional development.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of customer service.

How do I apply?

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed, please submit the following documents to apply:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact Sherril Blain on 0437 920 280 or [email protected].

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/630005/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 17 April 2025


About Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works QLD

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The Department of Housing and Public Works delivers a range of housing, building and procurement services.

We work to ensure that our most in need Queenslanders have access to housing and homelessness assistance. This assistance is provided through government-owned and managed social housing, and grant funding to registered providers. We also help thousands of low income earners to enter and remain in the private rental market.

Another key focus for the department is to provide policy, advice and delivery of services to government agencies in the areas of construction, asset and facilities management, procurement and fleet management.

The department consists of five major areas: Housing and Homelessness Services, Public Works and Asset Management, Building Industry and Policy, Queensland Government Procurement and Corporate Services.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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