Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

Work Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract 

Location: Emerald 

Department: Corporate Services 

Are you a strategic Procurement Manager looking for a career defining role? 

This newly created position is vital in delivering Council’s corporate plan and supporting our regional community.  

As an experienced Strategic Procurement and Contracts Manager, you will have the autonomy to develop an innovative, best practice strategic and regionally coordinated procurement function that underpins the Council’s objectives and community commitments.  As a member of the leadership team, your expert advice and guidance will be heard and appreciated. 

To be successful, you will be motivated in not only creating the procurement policy and framework but ensuring it is embedded under your guidance. Your ability to effectively consult, present and rationalise your plan to internal and external stakeholders within our community is paramount. 

Working knowledge of local government legislation, regulations and procedures will be highly regarded. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Corporate Services leadership team who are responsible for driving positive change, then we would like to hear from you. 

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

 Benefits Include: 

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 18.5% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply) 
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading 
• Corporate uniform allocation 
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options 
• Wages paid fortnightly 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• 9 day fortnight 

To apply for this position: 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

Please download and review the position description. 

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: 

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position 
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position 
3. A written response to the key selection criteria

Pre-employment Checks 

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. 

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include: 

• Right to Work in Australia 
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing 
• Reference checks 
• Qualification Check
• Criminal History Check

For further information please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 626 within business hours.

Applications close: 12 Noon, Monday 1 February 2021