Description The City of Parramatta is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Contracts, Purchasing & Compliance Officer to support the delivery of efficient, compliant, and value-driven procurement practices. This role is essential in ensuring Council’s purchasing activities align with policy, suppliers meet expectations, and internal stakeholders are supported to achieve best value for money. About the role As a Contracts, Purchasing & Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in embedding procurement discipline across Council, supporting contract management, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. You will: Provide customer-focused procurement support to internal teams and external suppliers. Assist in the coordination of supply functions and the development of procurement strategies and policies. Maintain and update the centralised contracts management database and corporate contracts register. Monitor procurement queues and ensure timely processing of orders and invoices. Deliver training and act as a help desk for procurement systems and procedures. Conduct daily compliance reviews of purchase orders and amendments, and support staff in resolving issues. Assist with the review and development of procurement policies, training manuals, and system documentation. Manage supplier records, including onboarding, amendments, and periodic deactivation reviews. Support procurement research and recommend sourcing strategies to achieve best value. Participate in procurement-related projects, system testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with legislative and governance standards, and contribute to a culture of ethical procurement. Promote workplace health and safety, diversity, and customer service excellence. About You We’re looking for a motivated and organised professional with a strong understanding of procurement, contract administration, and compliance. You will bring: Essential Skills & Experience Certificate in Purchasing or a business-related discipline. Broad knowledge of purchasing, compliance, and contract management processes. Experience with ERP financial systems (OneCouncil preferred). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong understanding of procurement policy and governance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and numeracy skills. Knowledge of the Local Government Act and procurement legislation. Experience in purchasing systems, contract administration, and tendering. Desirable Experience in a similar role within local government. High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and support staff. Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service and build strong relationships. Extensive experience in an ERP finance environment. Be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and community impact. Apply now to help shape smarter procurement and compliance at the City of Parramatta. What’s on offer We are offering an attractive remuneration from $93,458 to $102,919 plus 11.5% superannuation. In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description . Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. How to apply Candidates MUST apply online. Applications close 9pm, 29th May 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
