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Sydney
Procurement/Procurement/Chief Financial Office
Full Time/Term Contract up to November 2027
$+4,+63 - $107,438 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Business Support Officer to join our dynamic, friendly procurement team. This is a new role for a period up to November 2027, with possible extension, in which you’ll provide high quality business, administrative and project support to the procurement management team during a time of transformation across the team.
You’ll be key in ensuring effective and efficient administration and operations, coordinate and work to improve our team processes and records management, and facilitate our communication and correspondence.
To be successful in the role you'll:
have worked in a similar role, supporting a busy team in a complex and time-pressured environment
be able to balance competing priorities, and be flexible in your approach
be able to communicate with a broad range of people, and to provide concise and clear written and verbal information
have experience preparing presentations, reports, correspondence and spreadsheets, and advanced skills in the relevant MS applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 1+-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:5+pm, Thursday 3rd July
For more information, contact Janet Pursehouse, Chief Procurement Officer at JPursehouse@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 +265 +333.
Sydney
Procurement/Procurement/Chief Financial Office
Full Time/Term Contract up to November 2027
$+4,+63 - $107,438 per annum plus superannuation
Caring for our city, creating a future for all
Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.
Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Business Support Officer to join our dynamic, friendly procurement team. This is a new role for a period up to November 2027, with possible extension, in which you’ll provide high quality business, administrative and project support to the procurement management team during a time of transformation across the team.
You’ll be key in ensuring effective and efficient administration and operations, coordinate and work to improve our team processes and records management, and facilitate our communication and correspondence.
To be successful in the role you'll:
have worked in a similar role, supporting a busy team in a complex and time-pressured environment
be able to balance competing priorities, and be flexible in your approach
be able to communicate with a broad range of people, and to provide concise and clear written and verbal information
have experience preparing presentations, reports, correspondence and spreadsheets, and advanced skills in the relevant MS applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 1+-day month.
The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and a criminal history check.
Applications must be submitted online by 11:5+pm, Thursday 3rd July
For more information, contact Janet Pursehouse, Chief Procurement Officer at JPursehouse@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
What we can offer you
You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.
Flexible working
3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
Collaborative approach to flexible working
City centre head office, with many public transport options.
Professional development
Leadership and management development program
Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
Long service and employee recognition awards
Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling
Supporting families
26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave
Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
Part-time and job-sharing options available
Supportive return-to-work environment
Inclusive culture
Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
Recognised family inclusive workplace
Veteran employment supporter
How to apply
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.
All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.
We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 +265 +333.
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