Procurement Officer

Role overview

Central Coast Council is looking for an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join the team and support the delivery of high-quality procurement services across the organisation. This is a temporary full-time opportunity through to June 2027.

Working arrangement

• 35 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight pattern with a rostered day off.
• Flexible hybrid working is available, including the option to work from home.
• The role is based at the Wyong Administration Building.

What you will do

In this position, you will support internal stakeholders and management with procurement activities from identifying needs through to sourcing, evaluation, and contract administration. You will help ensure Council secures value-for-money outcomes while delivering service that supports the community.

Key duties

• Assist with the development, review and completion of tenders, quotations, expressions of interest, procurement plans, contract documents and specifications.
• Contribute to sourcing activities and evaluation processes, including tender administration, record management and contract documentation.
• Use Council’s eProcurement systems in accordance with relevant procedures, policies and governance requirements.
• Support category management planning and other related procurement projects.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to internal teams on procurement, tendering and contract processes.

What you will bring

• A degree in procurement, supply chain, contract management, business or a related discipline, or substantial current experience in a similar role supported by ongoing professional development.
• A current Class C driver licence.
• Strong customer service focus and the ability to deliver practical procurement support.

Salary and employment terms

The starting salary for this role is up to 92.9k, with the potential to progress to a maximum of 107.7k following skills and performance assessment, plus 12% superannuation. This is a temporary full-time position. Council may also create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and use it to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Additional benefits

Central Coast Council offers a range of workplace extras designed to support wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

• Fitness Passport access to a range of gyms.
• Wellbeing leave available twice each year for activities such as volunteering or health checks.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family.
• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service.
• Free flu vaccination program.
• Paid time for annual skin cancer screening, breast screening and blood donations.
• Access to professional development, career development and learning programs.
• Recognition through the Cheers program.
• Novated leasing partnerships.

Equal opportunity and safety

The Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and aims to maintain a workplace built on equity, diversity and respect. It is also committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Application and screening requirements

Applicants must provide true and correct information in their application. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if information supplied is found to be false. Employment screening may be carried out where appropriate and can include reference checks, Working with Children Check, proof of entitlement to work in Australia, employment history checks and Australian Federal Police Check, as well as verification of educational qualifications, industry memberships, previous Central Coast Council employment history and affiliations with professional bodies. Shortlisted candidates will need to provide proof of work eligibility in Australia, including photo identification.

How to apply

• Complete the online questions.
• Upload your resume.
• Attach your qualifications and licences.

If needed, assistance can be arranged through the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates who are deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired may use the National Relay Service.

Important notes

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 28 June 2026. If you submit successfully, you will receive an automated email confirmation. You may save and return to the application later. If you do not have access to a computer or device, you may lodge an application at any Council library location by booking a free one-hour computer timeslot in advance. Recruitment agencies are not to submit unsolicited resumes or applications. For further information about the role, the contact person is Kellie Neville, Acting Team Leader Sourcing.

About the location

Central Coast Council is based on the northern edge of Sydney and around an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The region is one of Australia’s most attractive places to live and work, and is among the fastest-growing areas in New South Wales, ranking as the third largest local government area in NSW and the sixth largest in Australia.