Join the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation and lead collaborative procurement initiatives that deliver real impact for communities across the region. Working with councils from Albury to Wentworth, you’ll harness collective buying power, secure cost-effective solutions, and drive strategic projects that strengthen local government capacity, deliver value for ratepayers, and future-proof the Riverina Murray region.

About RAMJO

Joint Organisations are legislated groupings of regional councils across NSW. The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) comprises the following 11 Councils: Albury City, Balranald, Berrigan, Edward River, Federation, Griffith City, Leeton, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera and Wenworth. NSW Joint Organisations operate to fulfil three primary roles, as follows:

Regional strategic planning and priority setting

Advocacy and leadership

Inter-governmental cooperation.

Through its strong collaborative network, RAMJO works to create a thriving region abundant in sustainable communities via collaborating effectively through strategic planning, priority setting, advocating, engaging with governments and key stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability, well-being and livability of the region’s communities.

About the role

As RAMJO’s Regional Procurement Project Manager, you’ll coordinate and deliver collaborative procurement initiatives that achieve cost savings, strengthen supplier relationships and create long-term value for our 11 member councils. You’ll lead the development of a regional procurement strategy, manage contracts and drive projects from concept to completion ensuring compliance, maximising value and making a measurable difference for communities across the Riverina Murray region.

Essential criteria

Demonstrated experience and a proven track record in a procurement role, showcasing expertise in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and ensuring cost effective procurement practices

Strong strategic mindset capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely

Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship building capabilities

Demonstrated project management experience

Class C Drivers Licence

Desirable criteria

Bachelor Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or Diploma of Procurement and Contracting (Local Government)

Local Government experience in NSW, or demonstrable knowledge of the Local Government Sector.

Application specifics - how to apply

Please provide a current resume and a brief cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the seven essential criteria points, as outlined in this advertisement

We strongly encourage applicants to obtain a copy of the position description, which you can request by emailing [email protected] and/or for a confidential discussion, please contact Executive Officer Yvonne Lingua on 0408 498 534

Applications for the role will close on Thursday 11 September at 11:59pm, unless the role is filled prior

Visit www.ramjo.nsw.gov.au for more information on our work and our regional priorities.

With flexible and hybrid working arrangements on offer, RAMJO welcomes and encourages applications from candidates anywhere within the RAMJO footprint.