Procurement Officer

About The Role:

As a Procurement Officer, you’ll support procurement and contract activities across Council, helping our teams achieve value for money while following clear, fair and compliant processes.

You’ll work with internal teams to plan and run RFQs and tenders, prepare procurement and contract documentation, maintain accurate records and systems, and provide practical advice along the way.

You’ll also help improve the way we work by identifying process issues, improving templates and guidance, supporting preferred supplier arrangements and contributing to procurement reporting.

The role primarily supports the City of Charles Sturt and forms part of a collaborative procurement team working across Charles Sturt, Marion and Port Adelaide Enfield. This provides exposure to a broad range of procurement activity and opportunities to contribute to shared initiatives.

About You:

You will bring:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration or another process-focused roles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare clear documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A practical understanding of RFQs, tenders and contract processes or the ability to learn them quickly.
  
  

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. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Wherever you're from, you're home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and foster a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us, highlighting 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 learn more about our employee benefits and explore what flexibility could work for you.

About Our Team:

Our Strategic Procurement team supports sourcing, tendering and contract activity across Council. We work closely with internal teams and with procurement colleagues across Marion and Port Adelaide Enfield to improve consistency, reduce duplication and deliver better outcomes.

We also collaborate with procurement colleagues across the Cities of Marion and Port Adelaide Enfield, giving the team opportunities to share knowledge, improve processes and support joint procurement initiatives.

The Detail:

The position is offered on a permanent full-time or part-time basis and classified at Level 5 with a starting salary of $106,912 per annum (pro-rata) + Super + Annual Leave Loading.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have current and ongoing work rights in Australia. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 9.00am, Monday 21 September 2026.

Please note that we review applications as they are received and may commence interviews prior to the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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

Enquiries about this position may be made to Grace Clark, Manager Strategic Procurement

gclark@charlessturt.sa.gov.au