Procurement Opportunities – Coordinator and Advisor

• Two varied and challenging roles, that will ensure Council conducts procurement activities in accordance with legislation, Council policies.
• Competitive annual salaries
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Procurement Opportunities

Gympie Regional Council has two exciting opportunities for experienced professionals to join our Procure to Pay team. The Coordinator Procure to Pay position will be a permanent full time engagement, and the Procurement Advisor position will work closely with the Coordinator and is for a fixed period of 2 years.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th November 2023 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council’s online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Coordinator Procure to Pay (permanent, full time)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $118,269 plus superannuation

Role Overview

The Coordinator Procure to Pay position will be responsible for the development of procurement policy and procedures, as well as to advise stakeholders on procurement processes to ensure compliance with relevant acts and regulations.

This position will also be required to ensure timely payment of creditor invoices and management of inventory.

For a further details and a full position description containing responsibilities. essential and desirable criteria, please click .

Procurement Advisor – Fixed Term Contract – 2 years

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $150,000 plus superannuation

Role Overview

To ensure that Council conducts procurement activities in accordance with legislation, Council policies and the corporate plan through the development and implementation of a strategic procurement framework.

Develop the skills of officers undertaking procurement and stores functions within council to ensure the delivery of best practice support services.

To provide expert procurement and supply chain advice and support for council’s strategic plan and projects.

For a further details and a full position description containing responsibilities. essential and desirable criteria, please click .

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of these positions, please contact David Lewis, Director of Corporate Service on 5481 0469 or email

For assistance lodging your application using Council’s online system, please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on 5481 0971 or email

What we offer?

• flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click . You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above

2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person’s may effect your application.)

3) Click ‘APPLY’

4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.

5) Click ‘NEXT’ and ‘CONFIRM’

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 12th November 2023 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council’s online application system will be considered.

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