Directorate Corporate & Community
Section Governance & Procurement
Team Governance & Procurement
Employment Status Permanent, full-time.
Employment Arrangement 35 hours per week with access to Council’s Agile Work Policy.
Salary Range Commencing from $97,333.60 (Grade 18, Step 1) plus 11.5% Superannuation. The successful candidate will have access to step increases based on competency assessment and tenure within the position.
Council Overview
Strathfield Council (Council) is a medium sized Council located in Sydney’s Inner West. The area of the Council comprises approximately 14 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 46,000 residents, which is growing at 2.5-3% annually. Based on NSW Government projections, the population will increase to over 80,000 by 2036.
About the Role
The role will lead Council’s procurement function by developing and maintaining robust strategic procurement processes and plans and delivering upon day-to-day operations.
Additionally, this role will see the successful candidate critically analyse procurement processes and to prepare reports and advice on business improvements.
For more information about the duties and responsibilities for the role, please refer to the Position Description attached below.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Public Administration, Procurement & Contracting.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an equivalent or similar position.
- Knowledge of the NSW Local Government Act and Office of Local Government Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government.
- Experience in anticipating future trends, risks, and opportunities in the procurement landscape.
- Experience in providing people leadership and development for team member.
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in leading procurement transformation initiatives, including digital system implementation and process improvement.
- Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Position Description
To review the position description for this role, please click here.
Staff Benefits
- Eligible for Fitness Passport membership to purchase
- Generous health and wellbeing offerings throughout the year including a $100 health and wellbeing rebate
- Fresh fruit available to all staff
- Quarterly all staff events, including free lunch
- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks sick leave
- Access to long service leave available after 5 years
- Careers development opportunities available
To see a list of Council Staff Benefits, please click here. To view Council's Agile Work Policy, please click here.
To Apply
Applicants can apply through our online application process:
1. Please fill out your details below, review and answer our designated questions.
2. On the next page attach any required documentation before concluding your application.
Please have the following documentation (preferably in PDF format) ready to upload prior to commencing your application
- Cover letter addressing the selection criteria as found in the position description
- Up to date CV/Resume
If you have any questions about the role, please contact David Vien via email david.vien@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close at 11:59pm, Wednesday 16 July 2025
Strathfield Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, or gender identity. We encourage applications from people from diverse groups, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people, older workers, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and other minority groups.