Procurement Officer

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland stands as the premier and most seasoned provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the region, boasting over 140 years of delivering practical and industry-aligned education. Their training is accessible on campus, online, and within workplaces, designed to equip individuals with skills to enhance their careers, communities, and local economies.

Joining TAFE Queensland means becoming part of a dedicated and experienced workforce that maintains close ties with industry and champions innovative training methodologies.

Role Overview

The Procurement Officer role involves delivering expert guidance on procurement best practices and managing procurement procedures for a wide variety of goods and services, including IT-related purchases. Reporting directly to the Procurement Team Leader, this role is a temporary full-time position running until 22 December 2028 or as otherwise determined, with campus location negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently procure goods and services in alignment with Queensland Procurement Policy and TAFE Queensland guidelines, focusing on cost-effectiveness, timeliness, quality, fairness, and client satisfaction.
• Support procurement planning through supplier research, market and risk analyses, and strategic development.
• Prepare and structure requests for quotes and invitations to offer, establish evaluation criteria, manage offer processes including evaluations, negotiations, contract drafting, and contract administration.
• Contribute to refining purchasing policies, guidelines, and workflows to align with strategic and operational goals.
• Operate within purchasing delegations, adhering to established rules and accountability frameworks.
• Engage in forward procurement planning by analyzing spend data and collaborating with clients to capture requirements.
• Assist in creating contract management documents and advising contract owners on maintaining supplier performance and contract integrity.
• Conduct regular audits and analyses of procurement methods to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide clients with timely and precise advice regarding all procurement and purchasing activities.
• Identify and implement improvements to purchasing approaches to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
• Deliver high-level support to the Procurement Team Leader and contribute actively within the procurement team.
• Conduct research related to business functions, ensuring daily operations align with organizational objectives.
• Actively support organizational transformation and culture by exemplifying values such as Safety First, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Accountability, and Initiative.

Candidate Evaluation Criteria

• Proven capability to manage comprehensive procurement processes end-to-end, including invitations to offer, quotations, evaluations, awards, and contract formulation across diverse industries and product categories.
• Strong teamwork skills involving analysis of workflows, delivering on-the-job training, and staff development support.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities enabling strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and management; capable of advising on procurement policies and requirements.
• Proficiency with multiple software tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and finance systems pertinent to procurement operations.
• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving workplace setting.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Level 2 (Intermediate) Queensland Government Procurement Certification and Level 3 Diploma in Procurement and Contracting or equivalent certifications.
• Prior procurement experience within the Queensland State Government sector.
• Familiarity with Technology One software products is advantageous.

Application Details

Applicants should submit a detailed resume, a cover letter addressing the assessment criteria (maximum two pages), and contact details for two referees (including current supervisor) via the designated recruitment portal. Application deadline is 11:59 PM, Tuesday 11 August 2026.

For further information, contact Rob Swan, Procurement Team Leader, at [email protected].