Procurement Officer (Graduates Welcome)
Procurement Officer (Graduates Welcome)
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Job Description
Are you an analytical and proactive individual with an interest in procurement contracts and project support Join a dynamic team making a difference to health services across the north west Melbourne area (graduates encouraged to apply).
Remuneration: Band 1 - $57111.71 - $64014.23 12% superannuation generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18550
Full-time (1.0 FTE) Permanent role
Dockland office location - Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)
You will be part of the Procurement team within the Systems Directorate working closely with business units and stakeholders to support procurement activities contracts management and reporting to ensure effective service delivery and compliance.
This role is ideal for a recent graduate who wants to build practical skills in procurement contracts analytics and project management with strong growth pathways to advance your public sector career.
About Us
We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) Victorias largest independent locally governed and run not-for-profit PHN dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbournes northern western and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.
What are PHNs
PHNs have been established with two key objectives:
- increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
- Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
At NWMPHN we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements including work-from-home options.
- Up to 6 days of Paid Life Leave per calendar year for cultural celebrations family events birthdays etc.
- Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
- Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
- Generous NFP salary packaging health and wellbeing programs and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
For more information on Staff benefits please visit:
What will my typical week look like
Assisting with procurement and contract management activities including preparing documentation contract variations and tender evaluation reports.
Supporting internal project leads to define procurement objectives timelines and market approaches.
Developing and maintaining reports and dashboards (Excel Power BI) that provide insightful analytics for executive decision-making.
Maintaining accurate records in the Contract Management System and supporting compliance with audit requirements.
Engaging with stakeholders to support procurement workshops communications and continuous improvement initiatives.
About you
Tertiary qualifications in Business Law Commerce Project Management or a related field.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with intermediate proficiency in Excel and confidence to learn Power BI.
Understanding of contracts theory and willingness to build practical procurement knowledge.
A self-starter who shows initiative and is comfortable multi-tasking in a dynamic environment.
Confident communicator who enjoys working within a small supportive team and engaging stakeholders professionally.
Adaptable proactive and willing to approach tasks with a can-do attitude.
NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity adaptability and the right skills - even if you dont check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!
Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards please reach out to the HR team at
Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Student
