Applications closing on 19 January 2025, 12:00 AM
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract and Procurement Specialist to join the Council!
The Role
We are looking for an energetic individual to join our Corporate Finance team in the newly created role of Contract and Procurement Specialist . Whether working on infrastructure projects, technology, goods and services, or disposals, your work will contribute to the wellbeing and benefit of the Burnie community.
As the Contract and Procurement Specialist , you will support strategic sourcing initiatives through procurement and contract administration services, delivering best practice procurement solutions that create value and savings for the Council and our community.
You will take the lead across all aspects of the procurement and contracting process, modelling probity and integrity, and increasing organisational capacity by sharing your knowledge with others. You will use your commercial acumen to find the best deal while connecting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You are community-focused, and your work experience provides you with a sound understanding of the positive impact that a best practice contract and procurement framework will have on the organisation, contributing to the delivery of the Council's strategic plan 'Making a Better Burnie 2044' .
You are excited to share your knowledge with others and put your skills and experience into practice, improving upon existing systems and practices, making savings, and creating value for the Council and its community.
Committed to personal and professional development through learning and exposure, you will take pride in being part of a team with the core purpose of making a difference in the lives of the community we serve. With a high level of emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills, your strong interpersonal skills will allow you to build trust and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
About the City of Burnie
With a population of approximately 20,000, Burnie is located on the North-West Coast of Tasmania and is a diverse and attractive city that celebrates its industrial past and embraces its creative future. Our past has given us the wisdom to help us develop our preferred future. Burnie has been a regional centre for education, health, retail, arts, and culture, and we want to enhance this role.
Burnie is positioned between the sparkling blue seas of Bass Strait and the bush and forests of the hinterland. The clean beaches form a central part of the Burnie coastal lifestyle, and community groups work together to protect and care for the flora and fauna that also call Burnie home.
For additional information, contact our People Services Coordinator for a chat at 03 6430 5818, or email with your question.
Applications close Sunday 19 January 2025 with applicants asked to submit:
Cover letter, providing a brief introduction summarising the 'About You' criteria and an outline of your interest and motivation in applying for the role, A 2-3 page statement summarising the 'To Be Successful' selection criteria as it relates to you; and Curriculum vitae outlining relevant work experience and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr