Procurement Officer

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Full-time Continuous Contract

37.5 hours per week

$88,861.50 - $103,623 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$110,207 - $127038

About the role

The Procurement Officer oversees the purchasing and procurement systems of Congress to achieve best practice procurement in accordance with legislation, audit requirements and Congress policies and procedures. The role will also administer the tender, expression of interest and preferred supplier list of Congress.

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

To be onsidered for this position you will require:

  • A strong understanding of best practice procurement procedures, including probity, tenders, EOI’s and preferred supplier management.
  • A strong understanding of inventory management, including monitoring expiry dates and maintaining a sufficient supply in a remote environment.
  • Experience in managing contracts and reviewing contractual terms to ensure that Congress is achieving value for money.
  • Experience in electronic financial, procurement and stock management system.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with varying audiences with different levels of financial literacy, both in writing and verbally.
  • Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations if required.
  • Current drivers licence

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

  • Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
  • Competitive salaries, weekly pays
  • Generous salary packaging
  • A strong commitment to Professional Development
  • Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
  • District allowance
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position, please contact Team Leader - Accounting Functions, Andrew Brice on 08 7928 8106 or ***email_hidden***.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found