Procurement Business Partner
- Support Procurement Best Practice and Probity requirements across Council
- Banded salary from $90,586.08 - $97,803.68 per annum + super
- Help manage procurement systems and compliance with relevant legislation
We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
The Opportunity
As the Procurement Business Partner, you’ll support the organisation with end-to-end procurement and contract processes. You’ll work closely with business units to provide advice on tendering and supplier engagement, prepare and manage contract documentation, and assist with the rollout of an end-to-end contractor management system. The role also includes maintaining supplier records and supporting compliance with procurement policies and legislation.
Your key responsibilities:
- Prepare tender documentation and implement tender processes, including assisting with preparation of evaluation processes.
- Ensure contracts are complete, accurate and aligned with processes and procedures.
- Provide procurement advice and support to business units.
- Support rollout and contractor engagement for new contract management systems.
- Help manage supplier databases and pre-qualified contractor panels.
This is a full time, ongoing opportunity, based in Bairnsdale.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration, ideally in a government or regulated environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to advise and support staff across the organisation with procurement processes.
- A detail-oriented approach with sound judgement and the ability to interpret procurement guidelines and processes.
- Organisational and planning skills to manage multiple procurement activities and meet required deadlines.
If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC
Work-Life Balance:
- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres
Competitive Salaries:
- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
A Supportive environment:
- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
How To Apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now and attach:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- A statement explaining how your skills and experience meet each of the key selection criteria
Applications close at 11.59pm on 22 July 2025.
Questions? Contact Tania Courtier, Procurement Coordinator, on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.
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