• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $76,302 - $85,765 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, 36 Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close Thursday, 2 October 2025 (at midnight)
  

About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead best practice procurement initiatives and provide expert advice across Shoalhaven City Council. As the Procurement Business Partner, you will play a key role in driving strategic sourcing, ensuring compliance with legislation and partnering with stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective procurement solutions.

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, the main duties of this role include:

• Prepare procurement plans, evaluation plans, pre-tender briefings, requests for tenders, contract documentation, evaluation reports, council reports and other documentation required to support the complete procurement process.
• Managing tendering, formal quotation and EOI's lifecycle and guiding internal customers through the process from initiation to evaluation completion.
• Participate in tender evaluation panels ensuring probity, confidentiality, consistency and transparency is maintained throughout the entire process.
• Business partnering and decision support through working with the Budgeting and Financial Analysis Team to build positive relationships with stakeholders to build procurement literacy.
• Provides advice to delegated authorities to enable sign-off on procurement processes and/or contracts.
• Manage the access and training of staff in the key application tools for procurement - including web portals and online supplier Panel lists and contracts.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Procurement/Contracting (minimum) and/or extensive equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience providing high level procurement advice and support in procurement processes including tenders, quotations, and expressions of interest in a large multi-functional government Organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, maintaining and reviewing policies, procedures, systems and processes within a Procurement function.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience in interpreting Government Legislation as it relates to tendering, governance, record-keeping and probity functions.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
• A current Class C Drivers Licence.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and articulate professional with a proactive approach to procurement. You'll have strong stakeholder engagement skills, confidently navigate complex processes, and provide clear, strategic advice that supports organisational outcomes.

Experience in local or state government, TRIM (HPE Content Manager), TechnologyOne, VendorPanel or Tenderlink is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list your qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met?
4. Share a specific example where you identified and implemented a cost-saving strategy in procurement.
5. Please detail your experience in utilising procurement software and supporting applications.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Applications Close: Thursday, 2 October 2025 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Paul French - Procurement Manager - 02 4429 3525

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

At Shoalhaven City Council, we are proud to foster a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members to apply.
We are committed to ensuring a equitable recruitment processes. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to fairly demonstrate your skills, please contact us.
As a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to upholding the rights of children and young people and ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.