Purchasing Officer (3551) Permanent Full Time

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

Livingstone Shire Councils’ Procurement team has an opportunity available for a permanent full time Purchasing Officer who will hold relevant qualifications and/or demonstrable work experience in procurement and purchasing. The Purchasing Officer will report to the Team Leader Purchasing and is responsible for providing purchasing support across the business and the provision of administrative and technical support and advice to all levels of the organisation.

Purchasing Officers play a key role in ensuring Council procures high-quality goods and services and delivers value to the community. Your experience in purchasing and procurement will contribute to the team’s goal of enhancing cost-effectiveness of purchasing activities and promoting compliance with key legislation, Council directives and procedures.

Council is a multi-disciplined organisation, and the Purchasing Team works across the business. The successful candidate will be a great communicator and have proven ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with customers both internal and external and will be proficient in the use of computers and business systems.

Mandatory Requirements to be successful in this position:

Qualifications in purchasing and procurement and/or work experience relevant to the position responsibilities; and

Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

Annual Salary $80,283 QLGIA (Stream A) Level 3;

Opportunities for professional development;

Salary packaging available;

12% Superannuation;

Employee Assistance Program; and

Values based organisation.

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, 2 June 2025 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.