Coordinator Procure to Pay

• A varied and challenging role, will have the successful applicant develop, implement and annually review Council's Procurement Policy.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $122,408, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

 Coordinator Procure to Pay

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $122,408, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

To develop procurement policy and procedures, advise stakeholders on procurement processes to ensure compliance with relevant acts and regulations, to ensure timely payment of creditor invoices and management of inventory.  The position also provides governance oversight of council’s procurement activities.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Tertiary Qualifications and/or recognised Government training (for example Queensland Government Procurement Competencies to level 4/5) in a procurement field and equivalent 5 years minimum experience in procurement.
• A detailed knowledge of the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012 with regards to procurement and other applicable Australian Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and organisational skills to effectively engage your team and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with internal and external relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in budget preparation and monitoring expenditure.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerised financial accounting systems, including a thorough knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, costing and creditors.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.

 Essential Requirements: 

• Develop, implement, and annually review council’s Procurement Policy in accordance with legislation.
• Develop strategic procurement plans in consultation with responsible managers and Accounting Services officers.
• Provide accurate and timely advice (including training) to stakeholders for the development of tenders, contracts, reports and business cases and delivery, to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, Council’s risk management framework, and procurement best practices.
• Develop, implement, and review procurement templates and procurement training to ensure procure to pay processes are consistent across the organisation.
• Introduce and maintain strategies to ensure continuity of supply of inventory items and their supply chains, including timely stocktakes to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet customer needs.
• Provide leadership and ensure staff development for effective governance with regard to the procure to pay workflow processes.
• Lead continuous improvement programs with regard to procurement protocol and processes to ensure customer service is maintained at the highest possible standard and timely to customer requirements.
• Provide oversight of council’s procurement activities to ensure legislative compliance and regularly report to the Executive Leadership Team on non-conformances against both the legislative framework and council’s policies and procedures.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager Finance, Debra Hatherell on 07-5481 0637 or email debra.hatherell@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one, please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 28th July 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.