Procurement Advisor

Are you...?

• A senior procurement professional who can lead complex sourcing and contract activity with strong probity and commercial discipline.
• Excited by collaboration - working across councils to deliver consistent, high-quality procurement outcomes.
• A specialist in Information Systems procurement.
• Passionate about value for money, governance, and improving the customer experience through smarter procurement.
• Confident operating in a busy, politically aware environment where judgement, transparency and accountability matter.

...then this could be the role for you. 

About The Role:

Join our Collaborative Strategic Procurement Team and help set the direction for procurement across the Cities of Charles Sturt and Marion. As a Procurement Advisor, you’ll lead strategic sourcing and contract management for Information Services and other categories as required, ensuring best-value outcomes that support organisational priorities and benefit for our community.

You will:

• Lead and coordinate strategic procurement activity, including tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract formation
• Establish contracts with fit-for-purpose KPIs and performance management frameworks
• Ensure the highest standards of probity, transparency and professionalism in procurement activity
• Monitor compliance with policies, procedures and legislation, and recommend improvements to governance and risk controls
• Develop and maintain the Forward Procurement Plan and provide regular reporting on progress, risks and outcomes (e.g. savings, coverage, compliance)
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop specifications and deliver timely, high-quality procurement outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement templates, tools, processes and reporting to improve efficiency and customer experience
• Develop and deliver training and support so staff understand and apply procurement requirements consistently
• Provide guidance and share expertise to strengthen team capability through coaching, mentoring, and supporting professional development within the shared procurement team
• Contribute to cross-council governance arrangements and represent the participating councils in supplier and industry engagement
  
  

About You:

You’re a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen, practical problem-solving and a collaborative approach. You bring:

• Proven experience leading complex procurement and contract management activities
• Success in strategic sourcing / category management / collaborative procurement delivering measurable value
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement, probity, and governance, including the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and frameworks (local government, ICAC/probity and public sector requirements)
• Excellent negotiation, risk management, and performance monitoring skills
• High-level communication and stakeholder engagement capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with e-procurement systems and solid digital skills
  
  

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

Strategic Procurement Services supports procurement across the collaborating councils, including sourcing, contracting, governance, reporting and advice—helping teams deliver projects and services with strong contract coverage, managed risk, and value for money. 

The Detail:

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis and is classified at Level 7, with a starting salary of $123,152.65 per annum + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5.00pm Friday 30th January 2026.  We review applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early to ensure you are considered.

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description. 

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Grace Clark, Manager Strategic Procurement

gclark@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

0417 749 140

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