Procurement Officer (5670)

Group and Team: Rates Procurement and Risk
Location:Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent Full-time
Classification: Municipal OfficerLevel 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91138 to $93969 per annum 13.5% superannuation.

• Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
• Permanent full-time rolewith competitive salary.
• Flexible working options including a nine-day fortnight.

About the role

The role is responsible for facilitating Councils tendering and procurement processes and providing advice and assistance to internal and external stakeholders. The role will support the Citys goods servicing project and construction procurement activities.

Role accountabilities include:

• Provide end-to-end delivery of tender and other procurement process; applying and adapting established procedures to suit the required context whilst ensuring compliance with applicable legislation codes of practice and policies.
• Finalise the tender and other procurement processes including issuing notifications to successful and unsuccessful tenders assembling contract documents for execution and the preparation of contracts under seal and debriefing unsuccessful tenderers.
• Undertake tender contract and supplier negotiations and develop and improve those relationships.
• Monitor and analyse supplier performance including undertaking research and analysis.
• Provide well researched and concise reports and documentation on procurement activities that can be easily understood by non specialists.
• Maintain an awareness of the relevant legal and regulatory framework for local government procurement in Tasmania including relevant industry best practice standards and regulations related to procurement.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Procurement Officer PD

About you

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
• A wide range ofleave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record check and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision mission and values.

How to apply

If youre passionate about procurement andour beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Add Name add Position Title on 0or email.

All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 8 February 2026.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.