Principal Procurement Officer
- Brisbane, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic and tactical analysis and procurement planning, category management, strategy development and implementation and the provision of expert knowledge and advice to various internal stakeholders, Eradication Program business groups.
- Conduct and lead tender management from procurement planning through to contract award, contract management and administration, preparing procurement related correspondence, providing procurement advice to stakeholders and exercising a procurement authorisation.
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Procurement
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/655640/25
Closing date 05-Sep-2025
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 30 June 2027 possibility of extension
Contact person Tanya Grigg
Contact details Ph: (07) 3096 6049
Access theAs our Principal Procurement Officer, you will:
- Provide strategic and tactical analysis and procurement planning, category management, strategy development and implementation and the provision of expert
- Conduct and lead tender management from procurement planning through to contract award, contract management and administration, preparing procurement related correspondence, providing procurement advice to stakeholders and exercising a procurement authorisation.
- Initiating and project managing reviews of procurement systems and processes and identifying strategies for improvement to ensure an efficient and effective
- Provide advice and structured support for routine sourcing activities undertaken by the Program, including contingent labour engagements.
- Collaboratively develop and maintain appropriate governance and audit business requirements with DPI procurement.
- Ensure a culture of service delivery and high performance that recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.
- Lead, mentor, coach, and train staff in their development to ensure the necessary skills and motivation exist to respond to service delivery requirements and perform to
- Contribute to divisional business planning and resource prioritisation processes
- Provide objective, professional input to the development of departmental procurement policies, systems and procedures.
- Influence the capability and profile of procurement with the NFAEP and contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise of purchasing staff in the delivery of effective procurement practices.
- Other duties as directed as required
- Though not mandatory it would be highly regarded -
o Knowledge and experience in applying Procurement related policies, procedures
or Frameworks preferably in a government and or public sector environment.
o Experience in SAP highly desirableWhat we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
- assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
- evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.
Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
- provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
- inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
- Current unrestricted C' class drivers licence