Procurement Officer

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to support the delivery of strategic infrastructure initiatives across Queensland? A respected state government agency is offering a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the operational planning and procurement readiness for high-impact projects in the resources sector.

Role Details

• Role Type: Temporary - Full-time hours
• Rate: AO6 Equivalent + Superannuation
• Location: Brisbane CBD

About the Role
A state government agency is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Procurement Officer to join its Technical Services team within the Georesources division. This role will be instrumental in supporting procurement and contract management activities associated with the operations phase and other critical infrastructure assets such as dams, weirs and abandoned mine structures.

You will work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-risk and complex procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with Queensland Government procurement frameworks. This position provides the opportunity to influence sustainable infrastructure outcomes in the resources sector and shape long-term service delivery plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from planning through to contract award
• Provide strategic procurement advice and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Support contract administration and compliance, including milestone and expenditure tracking
• Ensure procurement activities align with whole-of-government requirements and business needs
• Maintain accurate data and reporting across procurement registers and systems
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote collaboration and service excellence
• Contribute to the development and delivery of procurement-related training and capability uplift initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of forward procurement pipelines and reporting functions

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of procurement and contract management frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sound analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team

Mandatory Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end procurement and contract management
• Proficiency in SAP
• Completion of Queensland Government Level 2 or Level 3 Procurement Certification.
• Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, and Power BI
• Relevant civil construction procurement experience
• Tertiary qualifications in law, finance, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Full working rights in Australia

Leadership Capabilities
This role is classified under the "Leading Self" stream and is suited to individual contributors with a strong sense of accountability, initiative, and technical capability. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership through collaboration, innovation, and ethical practice.

Closing Date: 5th of June 2025
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered.

If you're ready to apply your procurement expertise in a role that drives impactful outcomes across Queensland's resource infrastructure, we encourage you to apply. This is your chance to contribute to a major initiative and support a dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking public sector team.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.