Job Description
Job description
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Purchasing Officer to provide purchasing, procurement, and reporting services to QBuild.
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About The Role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing purchasing and procurement support.
Duties And Skills Involved
Communicating procurement and building policy policies to staff and facilitating changes to traditional procurement practices through training and education programs.
Sourcing and correlating a range of data from both internal and external to QBuild and producing a range of reports to present to stakeholders and clients.
Preparing and calling of routine and complex tenders for a variety of categories involving construction, maintenance, consulting and upgrade activities for medium and major building contracts, including complex evaluation and regulatory techniques.
Aiding stakeholders in pricing future projects and works.
Implementing local procurement practices and processes in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy and contributing to reduced material and subcontractor costs.
Establishing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors focusing on competitive pricing and meeting established performance standards.
Maintaining awareness of industry procurement and estimating practices and striving to continuously improve the procurement and estimating function within the region.
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to contribute to the development and implementation of regional Standing Offer Agreements and medium and major building contracts within regional areas.
Ordering materials and processing a range of purchase orders, work orders, field release orders for goods and services required for regional delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.
Undertaking operational procurement activities including investigating problems and leading special projects as required.
Developing and delivering procurement, purchasing and contract management training programs, ongoing skills frameworks, training materials and coordinating the presentation of training sessions.
Developing, implementing and monitoring procurement instructions, procedures, guidelines and standard forms while maintaining document control (in conjunction with Quality Assurance).
Providing efficient and high standards of customer service to QBuild customers, including coordinating responses to escalated customer queries.
Additional Requirements (mandatory/desirable)
Level 1/2 Procurement Accreditation desirable or willing to obtain.
A strong background in procurement is essential.
Occasional travel to district offices may be required.
How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Description
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
Resume
Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers on 07 3514 3+1+ or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/616210/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 06 February 2026
Occupational group Procurement
Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Purchasing Officer to provide purchasing, procurement, and reporting services to QBuild.
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About The Role
You will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing purchasing and procurement support.
Duties And Skills Involved
Communicating procurement and building policy policies to staff and facilitating changes to traditional procurement practices through training and education programs.
Sourcing and correlating a range of data from both internal and external to QBuild and producing a range of reports to present to stakeholders and clients.
Preparing and calling of routine and complex tenders for a variety of categories involving construction, maintenance, consulting and upgrade activities for medium and major building contracts, including complex evaluation and regulatory techniques.
Aiding stakeholders in pricing future projects and works.
Implementing local procurement practices and processes in accordance with the Queensland Procurement Policy and contributing to reduced material and subcontractor costs.
Establishing relationships with suppliers and subcontractors focusing on competitive pricing and meeting established performance standards.
Maintaining awareness of industry procurement and estimating practices and striving to continuously improve the procurement and estimating function within the region.
Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to contribute to the development and implementation of regional Standing Offer Agreements and medium and major building contracts within regional areas.
Ordering materials and processing a range of purchase orders, work orders, field release orders for goods and services required for regional delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.
Undertaking operational procurement activities including investigating problems and leading special projects as required.
Developing and delivering procurement, purchasing and contract management training programs, ongoing skills frameworks, training materials and coordinating the presentation of training sessions.
Developing, implementing and monitoring procurement instructions, procedures, guidelines and standard forms while maintaining document control (in conjunction with Quality Assurance).
Providing efficient and high standards of customer service to QBuild customers, including coordinating responses to escalated customer queries.
Additional Requirements (mandatory/desirable)
Level 1/2 Procurement Accreditation desirable or willing to obtain.
A strong background in procurement is essential.
Occasional travel to district offices may be required.
How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Description
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
Resume
Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.
If you have any questions about the position or your application, please contact QBuild Careers on 07 3514 3+1+ or Qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/616210/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 06 February 2026
Occupational group Procurement
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Purchasing Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Townsville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.