Job Task Analysis - Commercial & Procurement

• Apply your construction procurement expertise in a diverse project environment
• Help shape procurement capability and best-practice outcomes
• Full-time permanent position
• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• $113,526 - $127,181 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location:  Cheltenham

About the team

The Procurement & Contracts team partners with business areas across Council to deliver effective, compliant and value-for-money procurement outcomes. We provide specialist advice, support strategic decision-making and help deliver projects that benefit our community.

About the role

We're seeking a Senior Procurement Business Partner with strong experience in infrastructure and construction procurement to support complex sourcing, tendering and contract management activities across Council. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing commercial and procurement expertise while helping shape procurement practices and capability across the organisation

What you’ll deliver                       

• Partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver complex infrastructure, construction and project-based procurement activities.
• Lead and support end-to-end procurement processes, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation governance and contract establishment.
• Provide expert advice on procurement, commercial, contractual, supplier and probity risk matters.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement frameworks, processes and tools to support best-practice procurement outcomes.
• Share construction procurement expertise and market knowledge to build capability across the Procurement team and broader organisation

Your Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing complex construction, infrastructure or project-based procurement and contract management activities.
• Demonstrated experience administering contractor prequalification and compliance management systems (preferably RAPID Global or similar)
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary Australian Standard (AS) construction contracts and their application to local government infrastructure, civil works, building works and project-based procurement, including AS
  • 4000 General Conditions of Contract
  • 4902 Design and Construct
  • 4906 Minor Works
  • 4910 Supply of Equipment with Installation
  • 4916 Construction Management and associated contemporary subcontract forms such as AS:
  • 4901 and 4903 where relevant to head contract risk, evaluation and contract administration.
• Sound understanding of contractor compliance requirements within construction and infrastructure environments, including the assessment of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), insurances, licences and contractor management frameworks
• Ability to evaluate contractor compliance systems and documentation to ensure suitability, risk mitigation and compliance with legislative, safety and contractual obligations
• Strong knowledge of procurement planning, tendering, evaluation processes, commercial contracting and supplier management
• Ability to provide practical procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders and support informed decision-making
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in procurement, supply chain, commerce, business, law, construction management or a related discipline, or equivalent specialist experience
• Experience working in local government, the public sector or another regulated environment will be highly regarded

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

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

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. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact Amanda Mattson, Team Leader Procurement Procurement & Contracts Amanda.Mattsson@kingston.vic.gov.au

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

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 Work for Kingston?

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: 

• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• 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 and 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.