We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
The Opportunity
The Procurement Coordinator leads the coordination and continuous improvement of Council’s procurement and contract management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. In this role, you will develop cost-effective procurement strategies, support staff across the organisation with training and advice, and maintain procurement documentation. As the Procurement Coordinator, you’ll also manage tender processes, contractor performance reviews, and maintenance service contracts, ensuring transparency and probity.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and continuously improve Council’s procurement and contract management systems, maintaining accurate documentation and website content.
• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, minimise purchasing risks, and ensure compliance with best practice and statutory requirements.
• Provide training, advice, and support to staff on procurement and contract administration.
• Oversee tendering processes, maintenance service contracts, contractor reviews, and payment administration, ensuring probity and confidentiality throughout.
  

This is a full-time, ongoing position, based in Bairnsdale.
What we’re looking for:

• Relevant qualifications or extensive experience in procurement with strong understanding of tendering process and contract administration, ideally within a Local Government environment
• Strong collaboration skills, promoting team work and information sharing across the organisation
• Ability to think critically, with excellent problem solving skills.
• A clear communicator with the ability to engender trust, especially while communicating sensitive issues.
• Strong team management skills to ensure staff are effective and productive while supporting their professional development.
  

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check and psychometric testing. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Why you’ll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Questions? Contact Janelle Skipworth, Manager Governance and Regulatory Services on 0457 193 901
To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• A statement responding to each of the key selection criteria.
  

Applications close at 11.59pm on 3 June 2025.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.