A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC! The opportunity Our Finance team is on the search for a self-motivated Procurement Specialist to join their team! You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of all, Expression of Interest’s (EOI), Request for Tenders (RFT) and Request for Quotation (RFQ), along with the ongoing performance, lifecycle management and relationship development of Council’s contracted supplies. As a specialist in this field, you’ll play a vital role by providing an expert supportive business partnership with all stakeholders of Council and external suppliers. Your collaboration with internal employees will be essential in understanding their needs and requirements, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. This is a temporary opportunity for a period of up to 12 months – working full-time 35 hours / week access to a flexible working arrangement Base Salary Range: $87,392- $102,814pa based on 35 hours / week 12% superannuation retention allowance You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace A full list of the key responsibilities within this role are listed in the position description here – view the position description. We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for: Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or several years' vocational experience Demonstrated experience in Procurement or relevant field Demonstrated experience in a similar position with specific reference to EOI’s, RFT’s and RFQ’s This is life at PSC! Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child. PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café And lots more… Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about… Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals? Can you share a cost-saving or contract improvement strategy you've implemented in procurement? Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 26 April 2026 Contact: Mark Murphy, Expenditure Coordinator on 02 4988 0248 For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’ To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care We acknowledge the Worimi as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together
