Lord Howe Island Board has an opportunity for a Procurement Officer to provide procurement support and assist stakeholders to plan, develop, source and manage procurement arrangements to effectively meet business outcomes and government directions.

This role will be responsible for preparing and managing tenders/EOI’s, evaluating responses, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations. 

You will be tasked with conducting sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to meet business needs and participate in negotiations to establish and review supply arrangements that will deliver value for money procurement outcomes.

You will be required to implement and contribute to the development of contract management plans, resolve issues, monitor performance and negotiate contract variations through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.

This position can be based on Lord Howe Island or flexible workplace/remote option on the mainland.

Applications close on Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 11.55pm. 

About you

You will have highly developed organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while undertaking a high-volume workload.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Before you apply

Accommodation is extremely difficult to find on Lord Howe Island. 

No accommodation assistance can be provided to the successful applicant. Applicants must demonstrate secured accommodation at time of application. 

A range of policies apply to living on Lord Howe Island which can be reviewed here. Remote working options for this role will be considered. 

How to apply

Apply by submitting your application online via the I work for NSW website before the nominated closing date and time.

For more information about the role, please contact Michael Chalmers via LHI on 02 6563 2066 or [email protected].

View the online job listing and role description: Procurement Officer