Procurement Capability and Improvement Officer

Employment type: Full time - Two Year fixed term from the date of joining,

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $101297.04 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of procurement processes, templates, and other essential supporting documentation to streamline and help standardise the procurement function within the organisation. This will include creating user-friendly templates, process workflows, and guidelines that align with Wyndham’s goals and compliance standards. Additionally, you will lead the development and delivery of procurement training programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both new and existing Council staff. This will be key to driving consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all procurement activities.Building strong relationships with stakeholders within Wyndham will be essential for the successful delivery of training across the organisation. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing procurement team, in a friendly forward-thinking environment, offering opportunities and challenges with a great work life balance.

What your day will look like

• Design and delivery of learning amp; development and capability improvement programs for procurement processes, procedures and policies.
• Designing and developing technical training programs for face to face and online delivery
• Design, develop and maintain the Procurement Intranet pages including the development of User Guides and support materials to assist staff in their capability development as required.
• Work closely with the Procurement Quality Assurance amp; Risk Advisor as well as the Procurement Manager.

What you will bring

• Degree or diploma course in training or procurement or other relevant discipline with some relevant experience. They might also be acquired through lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience, or through substantial relevant experience in the field of specialist expertise
• .Experience working in local government or other levels of government in procurement or training teams is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in the development, implementation, review and delivery of training programs for procurement or other related functions,
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable). Experience working or knowledge in Procurement is desirable but not essential.
• Lean/Six Sigma or any other Continuous Improvement certificate (desirable).
• Experience working with the TechOne Solution is desirable but not essential.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared. Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong. Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Laura Suchanek, Procurement Quality Assurance amp; Risk Advisor on laura.suchanek@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality. Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.