At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.

About Darebin City Council
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

About the Role
The Procurement & Contracts Officer is responsible and accountable for providing timely and accurate advice and assistance to staff on procurement, tendering and contract management procedures in line with legislation and procurement policy. Assist with the continuous improvement of procurement related systems, developing, implementing and conducting procurement training as it relates to purchase orders for Council officers.

• Manage tenders, contracts & compliance to deliver value outcomes
• Implement & maintain eTendering and contract management systems
• Support staff & suppliers with expert procurement guidance
• Monitor contract performance, mitigate risks & ensure compliance
• Drive process improvements in procurement & contract management

Skills & Experience
• Understanding & knowledge of the public sector / local government procurement policy and practices. Experience in Local Government highly regarded.
• Well-developed commercial / business acumen
• Experience in a procurement and contract management environment
• Experience in continually improving using and administering systems and software packages including Microsoft products, report writing tools, financial and procurement related systems
• Capability to provide training and present to groups of staff
• Demonstrated capability in managing a variety of complex tasks concurrently with minimal supervision to achieve planned objectives, within set timelines despite conflicting pressures
• Demonstrated capability in effective organisational communication
• Experience in working effectively across all business units / functions providing a business support service.
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of procurement and contracting service delivery.
• Understanding & knowledge of the public sector / local government procurement framework, policy and practices. Experience in Local Government highly regarded but not essential

Culture
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter.

We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

Contact Corinna Mackertich, Acting Coordinator Procurement and Contracts on 03 8470 8668 for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 2nd October 2025 at 11.30pm.

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.