Are you an experienced procurement and contracts professional looking for a rewarding role in local government?

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Procurement & Contracts Officer to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality procurement and contract management services across Council.

About the Role
As the Procurement & Contracts Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring Council’s procurement activities are efficient, compliant, and meet all legislative and policy requirements. You’ll provide expert support across the contract lifecycle — from tendering and documentation through to reporting and compliance monitoring.

About You
You will bring an understanding of procurement and contract management practices, ideally within a government or similar regulated environment. Your eye for detail, organisational skills, and ability to work collaboratively across departments will ensure your success in this role.

Key Attributes:

Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practices in procurement and contract management.

Experience in managing procurement systems and documentation.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software or portals.

The Benefits
This is a permanent part time position (55 hours per fortnight), with a starting salary of $73,730 per annum (pro-rata) + superannuation.

Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:

Ongoing training and development

Discount to Council owned facilities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Long service leave (pro-rata) after 7 years

To Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click ‘Apply Now’ on the Warrnambool City Council website.
Applications will only be accepted via the Warrnambool City Council website:

https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers/procurement-contracts-officer

Questions
If after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Sarah Bubb Dempster, Procurement Coordinator, on 03 5559 4841 or [email protected].

Applications close: 5.00pm Sunday 15 June 2025.

Please note, that all prospective Warrnambool City Council employees will be required to undertake a medical assessment. Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which include reference checks and a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, please visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

About Warrnambool

Warrnambool a vibrant and dynamic municipality that is home to 35,500 people, is the regional centre of South West Victoria. Nestled by the beautiful Southern Ocean the city offers the successful candidate an outstanding lifestyle, services and facilities.

The city is about 250km west of Melbourne. You can take the Princes Highway or if you prefer the scenic route, Warrnambool is at the end of the world-renowned Great Ocean Road, home of the Twelve Apostles.

To view more about Warrnambool and what is has to offer, visit: https://www.warrnambool.com/

Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view current vacancies visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/careers

For details on how to submit your application refer to

www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/how-submit-your-application