Senior Procurement Officer – Temporary Contract (Confidential Employer) Location: Collingwood VIC Rate:$47.54–$51.23 per hour + super Hours: Full‑time, 38 hrs/week Duration: ASAP – 15 May 2026 Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
About the Opportunity
A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to deliver high‑quality procurement support, lead tender processes, and partner with internal business units to drive best‑practice purchasing outcomes. This role sits within a collaborative Procurement team and plays a critical part in ensuring probity, compliance, governance and efficient procurement lifecycle management.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, service‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support end‑to‑end procurement activities, including tenders, RFQs, contracts and vendor management.
* Provide expert advice to internal business units on procurement policy, risk management and governance requirements.
* Participate in tender evaluation and pre‑tender review panels.
* Administer contract management and procurement systems, including maintaining supplier panels and compliance documentation.
* Develop tender and contract documentation aligned with legislative and organisational requirements.
* Uphold strong probity standards and ensure compliance with procurement policies and the Local Government Act.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to training and guidance for internal teams.
About You
You will bring:
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in public procurement, with strong understanding of tendering, contract management and vendor governance.
* Demonstrated experience running public tenders.
* Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, probity and risk management.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and procurement/contract systems.
* Ability to build strong relationships and provide clear, professional advice to a wide range of stakeholders.
* Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work autonomously while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
* Experience in local government procurement is highly regarded.
Pre‑Employment Requirements
* National Police Check(mandatory)
* Working With Children Check not required
* Pre-employment medical not required
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to contribute to impactful public sector projects.
* Supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and high governance standards.
* Work in a values‑driven organisation that promotes inclusion, accountability and respect.
* Business‑casual environment with flexibility where possible.
How to Apply
Submit your CV demonstrating your public procurement experience, tender management capability, and relevant qualifications.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.