Want to Make a Difference?
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 creating value and savings for Council and our community.
You will take the lead across all aspects of the procurement and contracting process, modelling probity and integrity, increasing organisational capacity by sharing your knowledge with others. You will use your commercial acumen to find the best deal, connecting with and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You’re community focused and your work experience provides you with the sound understanding of what a positive impact a best practice contract and procurement framework will have on the organisation, contributing to the delivery of Council’s strategic plan ‘Making a Better Burnie 2044’.
You’re excited to share what you know with others and put your skills and experience into practice improving upon existing systems and practices, making savings and creating value for 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 approx. 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 flora and fauna that also call Burnie home.
For additional information, contact our People Services Coordinator for a chat, 03 6430 5818, or email people@burnie.tas.gov.au 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.
Applications are to be emailed to applications@burnie.tas.gov.au.