Procurement Officer (parental leave coverage)

Join Us as a Procurement Officer!

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced procurement professional? We’re seeking someone like you to join our team and ensure our procurement processes are top-notch.

About the role:

The primary focus of this role is to support the procurement team within Council to ensure that compliant procurement processes are delivered across Council.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to draw on your previous experience of procurement processes and practices.

If you’re looking for a new and rewarding opportunity, this may very well be the job for you!

This is a full time, fixed term position until June 30 2025 and is based in our Wedderburn office.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

· understanding of basic procurement principles and practices

· the ability to work within financial and contract management systems

· excellent verbal and written communication skills

· the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team

· proven time management skills.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Deanne Caserta, Manager Financial Services on (03) 5494 1248.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 2MB) and the position description(PDF, 272KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

· submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au

· submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518

· via the application form on Council’s website.

Applications for this position will close Monday 8 July at 5pm.