A permanent opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced and qualified candidate to join City of Darwin in the role of Procurement & Contracts Officer. This is a great opportunity for a process focused professional to grow their skills and capability within City of Darwin.

About the role

The Procurement & Contracts Officer will support stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement and contract arrangements to meet our objectives. The objective of the Procurement Officer is to support stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet organisational and business objectives. The role will also provide support through the provision of training, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Areas of Service Delivery Responsibilities will include:-

· Assist in delivering of City of Darwin’s procurement and contract management processes and reporting requirements.

· Facilitate procurement processes including development, assessment and debriefing unsuccessful tenders.

· Fostering a collegiate environment with internal and external stakeholders focused on service delivery.

About you

You will have meticulous attention to detail, experience working with legal documents, an understanding of contracting and contract administration and excellent interpersonal skills.

Previous experience with tendering and procurement processes and familiarity with Local Gvt Act is desirable. We will provide training on procurement processes in the local government context.

To be considered for the role you will have:-

· Diploma of Business with relevant units in procurement, compliance or governance or other relevant qualification

· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar role

· Experience working with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Sharepoint) and contract management software

· Ability to obtain a National Criminal History Check

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Dom Gomez, Manager Legal and Procurement on 0461 428 312 during business hours.

Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.We accept applications only via our portal, please email us only if you have questions related to a role.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0689

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close (5 pm) on 28 July 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.