Procurement Business Partner

• Full-Time, Temporary role (approximately 12 months)
• Band 5 | Attractive hourly rate + superannuation
• Great work-life balance | Flexible working options available

 

Shape impactful procurement outcomes for a growing regional city
Wodonga Council is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Procurement Business Partner to support best-practice procurement and deliver high-quality services to our community. This role plays a key part in ensuring transparent, compliant and value-for-money procurement by coordinating tendering, contract management and supplier engagement across the organisation.

 

Key aspects of the role:

• Strategic procurement support
  Work closely with teams across Council to guide them through compliant procurement processes, provide expert advice, and help identify opportunities for improved value and efficiency.

• Tender and contract coordination
  Prepare and administer tender and contract documentation, manage the contracts register, and assist with evaluation panels to ensure quality and transparent outcomes.

• Supplier and stakeholder engagement
  Develop and maintain preferred supplier arrangements, respond to public and supplier enquiries, and build strong internal relationships to support high-quality procurement practices across the organisation.

• Continuous improvement & best practice
  Contribute to improving procurement systems, processes and documentation while supporting staff training, policy development and compliance with relevant legislation including the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic).

 

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who can bring:

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in procurement, business, law, project management or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to support and guide colleagues.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational capability and the ability to review processes with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Experience working with finance systems, procurement platforms, document management tools and MS Office.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and delivering excellent customer service.

 

Why join us?
At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

• Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Leave Entitlements – Generous and flexible leave to support work-life balance.
• Flexible Work Options – Where applicable, enjoy adaptable hours and flexible work arrangements.
• Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, EAP, and other wellness initiatives.

 

To apply, visit Wodonga Council — Careers
Click “Apply” to:

• Complete our online application form
• Submit a brief cover letter
• Upload your current resume

Support on how to complete these tasks can be found here

 

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to provide the following.

• A copy of a recent National Police Check (less than 3 months)
• A current driver’s licence

If applicable, evidence regarding right to work in Australia will need to be presented.

 

Enquiries 
Team Leader Procurement – Miranda Somers – (02) 6022 9371 - [email protected]

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 14^th December

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.