• Be a Driving Force Behind Procurement Excellence in Victorian Local Government
• Full time permanent position with flexible work options
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements, including an average of two days per week working from home
• Band 7 $107,531 - $120,465 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Cheltenham

About the team

Acting as trusted advisors, the Procurement & Contracts team guide departments in navigating complex procurement processes, from low-value quotes to high-value tenders, while upholding transparency, compliance, and best practices. By managing contracts effectively and streamlining systems, we enable departments to focus on their core missions, confident that their procurement needs are handled with expertise and integrity. Together, we drive impactful outcomes that benefit our community.

About this opportunity:

We are looking for a Team Leader Procurement to join our team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a small team of Procurement Business Partners to support council staff in achieving innovative, efficient, and compliant procurement outcomes. Champion continuous improvement, ensure value for money, and align procurement activities with strategic goals and community expectations. Provide both strategic and operational leadership while fostering excellence in procurement practices.

What you’ll deliver:                          

• Lead and mentor the Procurement Team: This involves fostering high performance, professional growth, and continuous learning within the team, while recognizing achievements and providing constructive feedback
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders: Establishing regular procurement planning meetings to address future requirements and review expiring contracts, enabling a 6–12-month forward procurement plan
• Analyse supply markets and provide expert advice: Working closely with the Manager Procurement and Contracts to use market intelligence to develop innovative procurement strategies and identify whole-of-business/category opportunities that deliver value for money outcomes to Kingston City Council
• Oversee major procurement activities: Providing expert guidance and advice to the Procurement Team and stakeholders through the development of tender documents, evaluation criteria, evaluation plans, market engagement, supplier briefings, management of supplier questions, tender acceptance, evaluation of submitted tenders, and contracting, while incorporating probity and risk considerations

What You’ll Bring

• Several years of demonstrated experience in effectively leading and mentoring high performance Procurement teams
• Expert knowledge of Procurement, including demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of Procurement Policies and Procedures in large complex organisations.
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act and IBAC legislation, along with a working knowledge of other relevant legislation. 
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement or related discipline with several years of experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!

For any inquiries about the position, please contact Naomi Clark, Manager Procurement & Contracts on 0497 770 264 or naomi.clark@kingston.vic.gov.au  

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why you’ll love working for us

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities,
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.