Are you a driven individual who appreciates the benefits of collaborating and networking with colleagues in the promotion of best practice procurement within Local Government?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and suitably qualified individual who has extensive knowledge of procurement and contract management to lead the Strategic Procurement Team.

You will lead a small team and partner with business units to promote sector collaborative and sustainable procurement opportunities.  You will build expertise across the organisation to achieve effective outcomes focused on procurement, robust governance and risk mitigation and improved procurement and contract management practices. 

In addition, you will oversee the ongoing development and improvement of the Council’s centre-led procurement function. You will play an integral part in ensuring Council is compliant with its legislative obligations. (more details of the duties and responsibilities of the role can be found within the position description attached to this advertisement).

What we are looking for from you:

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement with several years experience. Or extensive experience in a senior procurement and contracts role
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with senior management
• Substantial experience in leading and motivating a professional team
• Extensive knowledge of the public tendering process and evaluation, contract management and administration
• Substantial knowledge of relevant legislation, the principles and application of contract and consumer law and
• Sound analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure

Our Staff choose to align their career with Banyule by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Initiative and Inclusion, strong learning and development culture and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

 What we can offer:

• Salary range $115,729.38 to 129,343.43 plus super
• Permanent full time & a monthly RDO
• Access to learning and development opportunities including and health and wellbeing initiatives 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Great work environment, modern office, close to public transport, shops and cafes
• Greensborough location

How to apply: For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below or to discuss your suitability, you may contact Tania O'Reilly, Manager Finance and Procurement on 03 9490 4267 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume & cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description. For more information on how to apply, please refer to the Application Guidelines via the link below. 

Banyule City Council is committed to being an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer, we value diversity and encourage people from different and diverse backgrounds to apply. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9940 4235. 

In accordance with Banyule's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy this position requires you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your application is successful and you are shortlisted for this role, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.

Applications Close 11.45pm on Tuesday 6 September 2022.