Strategic Impact. Collaborative Leadership. Local Community Value.

Are you a senior procurement professional ready to lead a high-performing team, drive strategic change, and contribute to a more sustainable and community-focused future?

Banyule City Council is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Coordinator to join us for a 12-month parental leave cover opportunity. This is your chance to lead our strategic procurement function, shape best-practice frameworks, and support collaborative procurement excellence across the region.

What's the opportunity?

As Councils Strategic Procurement Coordinator you'll oversee a skilled team and provide expert advice across Council. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to embed strategic, sustainable, and compliant procurement practices, ensuring Council delivers value for money and meets its statutory obligations.

You'll represent Banyule in regional networks, lead collaborative procurement initiatives, and deliver training and reporting that enhances capability across the organisation.

This role is part of Banyule's Leadership Network – you'll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience of leadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as an organisational leader beyond your role-based expertise.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead on procurement enhancements, reporting and educational training opportunities for Council staff in relation to all aspects of procurement.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team and be part of the Strategic Finance and Performance leadership team.
• Provide high-level procurement advice and support to the organisation, utilising best-value procurement tools and networks across the industry.
• Represent Council in the Northern Region Procurement Excellence Network and lead the collaborative procurement agenda across Banyule.

What you'll bring/ what we are looking for:

• A proven senior leader in procurement or contract management within complex environments (local government or public sector experience highly regarded).
• A strategic thinker with the ability to navigate legislation and apply best value principles.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire a team, engage stakeholders, and build trusted partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and emerging procurement trends.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We offer:

• Salary of $122,479.30 - $136,887.38 per annum plus superannuation.
• A temporary parental leave cover opportunity from September 2025 – November 2026.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives.
• Flexible work and leave arrangement, hybrid work arrangements, and a monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO).

If you have demonstrated leadership experience, a collaborative mindset, and knowledge of procurement practices, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description.

For more information about this position, please contact Gloria Conte Tel: 0401 462 913 for a confidential conversation.

Applications close: 15 August 2025 at 11:45 PM.

Why choose Banyule: Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on our community. At Banyule Council, you'll have the opportunity to drive service excellence, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to the betterment of our community. We offer a supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected]

Our Values: Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region's history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.