Procurement Officer
The City of Melville is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to support the delivery of compliant, efficient, and effective procurement processes across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys working collaboratively, building stakeholder relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: City of Melville Civic Centre
Salary: Level 4/5 $79,100.18 to $92,331.34 pro-rata p.a. + 12% Super
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to the Procurement team, you will play a key role in facilitating tender and quotation processes from commencement through to contract award. You will provide procurement support across the organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures while delivering high-quality customer service to internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support tender and quotation processes, including advertising, documentation preparation, evaluation support, and contract award activities.
- Prepare procurement and contract documentation in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational templates.
- Maintain procurement registers, records, and associated documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of reports for advisory committees and Council.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement and tendering activities.
- Support the development, review, and continuous improvement of procurement systems, policies, procedures, and workflows.
- Provide guidance and support to staff in the use of the organisation's financial system for purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Participate in continuous improvement, audit, and cross-functional project teams as required.
- Support procurement compliance activities and, when required, assist with the release of purchase requisitions in accordance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Undertake additional duties within the scope of the position and act in higher duties when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Current National Police Clearance.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Well-developed customer service skills.
- The ability to manage sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, tendering, and contract administration.
- Experience managing quotation and tender processes, evaluations, and contract preparation.
- Knowledge of financial purchasing management systems.
- Experience training and supporting users of financial software systems.
- Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Understanding of procurement compliance, probity, and governance requirements.
- Knowledge of contract preparation and negotiation practices.
How to Apply
Apply online via the Apply button and provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) demonstrating fulfilment of essential requirements outlined in the Position Description attached.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 11.59PM AWST.
For further information about this position, please contact: David Burton, Procurement Coordinator on 08 9364 0967.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you apply as soon as possible as the City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.
Why The City of Melville?
We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers.
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 – a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives. In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.
Why Belong?
Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville’s benefits!
- Enjoy annual salary increases of 4%, effective each year from 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2027
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements that help balance work and life
- Stay active with a free LeisureFit membership
- Save time and money with free on-site parking
- Celebrate your special day with Birthday Leave – no work on your big day!
- Access paid parental leave to support your family
- Take more time to recharge with 2 extra days of leave plus the option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 weeks off per year)
- Benefit from a generous superannuation co-contribution of up to 15.5%
- Maximise your pay with salary packaging and novated leasing options
- Grow your career with structured professional development and study assistance programs
- Look after your wellbeing with wellness initiatives and Employee Assistance Programs
- Connect outside of work with a vibrant social club
The City of Melville celebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
All candidates applying for a position where the use of ‘plant and machinery’ or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other ‘high risk’ facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.
We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.
