Position Details
$81,844 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Corporate and Commercial Services, Procurement and Contracts
Bundaberg Region
About Us
At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you'll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia's fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature's palette can create.
Benefits
* An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
* 9-day fortnight roster
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Uniform allowance
* Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
* Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
* Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued
About The Opportunity
In this role, you'll partner with internal stakeholders across Council to provide practical, compliant, and customer-focused procurement and contracts support. You'll be involved end-to-end in procurement activities—supporting tender processes, contract management, evaluations, expenditure analysis, and procurement strategy—while ensuring all activity aligns with legislation, probity, and Council policies.
A key component of this role includes drafting, preparing and managing contracts and procurement documentation to support Council's operational and strategic objectives.
About You
* Relevant qualifications, currently studying or willingness to undertake within 12 months, in fields such as commerce, accounting, law, supply chain management, or procurement.
* Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports, documents, evaluation reports and external market facing documents.
* Ability to provide excellent customer service, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work in and contribute to a professional high performing team.
* Knowledge of supply management strategies including tendering and contracts management, and vendor management is highly regarded.
* High level experience working in electronic records management systems, finance and procurement systems, and MS Office Suite.
* Hold a current C Class drivers licence.
Selection Process
We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button. Please include:
* A current resume
* A cover letter addressing the "About You" section (max. 2 pages).
For enquiries, please contact or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1587.
Application Deadline
Applications close on Friday 12 June 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
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