Coordinator Procurement and Fleet Management PN 142

Job No: KSC119

Location: Kempsey

Employment Status: Full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2018 AEST

About us    

Kempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for genuine hospitality, its pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rocky river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages. 

The opportunity    

We are seeking to recruit a team of exceptional leaders to join us on our transformational journey.  This is a fantastic time to join our team, to support our organisation to become one of the most progressive local government areas in the State.

Reporting to the Manager Financial Services, the Coordinator Procurement and Fleet will provide leadership and supervision to the team, and deliver professional support and advice to Council in all procurement, tendering and contract management functions, as well as overseeing the effective management of Council's plant and equipment.  To be successful in this position, you should have tertiary qualifications in Procurement/Fleet Management or equivalent experience; knowledge of the Local Government Act and Local Government Regulations with regards to tendering and contractual arrangements practices; possess excellent communication and negotiation skills; and have strong analytical skills.

On offer

In return, you will be rewarded by:

• Opportunities to collaborate and achieve
• Career development
• Being empowered and enabled to inspire others
• Recognition and a market based remuneration package
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance

Key accountabilities

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Providing advice and strategic input relating to procurement, contract management, and fleet management
• Preparing and facilitating Request for Tender, Request for Quotation, and Expression of Interest processess
• Contributing to Council's procurement strategy and undertaking strategic procurement activities
• Managing Council's fleet and coordinating the long-term fleet replacement program

For more information regarding this role please contact John Gilroy on 0265663200

Please note:  Applications for this position will close as soon as a pool of suitable applications has been received.  Don't wait...Act now!

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below and provide the following information:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role.
• Your current CV or resume of no more than two pages which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees

Please note:   You will need to complete your application in one sitting as you will not be able to save the application or return to it at a later date. 

You will receive an e-mail to confirm your application has been received. Thank you, and good luck with your application.

Further information:

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact Human Resources on 02 6566 3200 or by emailing jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Download the:  Position Description (PDF)