Purchasing Officer in Muswellbrook

The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for managing Council’s store facilities and security, organising purchasing, receipting, issuing, inventory controls, and allocation of equipment. The Purchasing Officer will work closely with Council Staff, Supervisors, Coordinators, and Managers to ensure key resources are available to support Council operations, ensuring the maintenance of required stock levels and critical spares.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manage Council’s store facilities to support Council’s operations, including acquiring inventory items, taking delivery, storage, issue, and distribution of items, as well as ensuring security and sound record keeping;
• Coordinate operational purchasing processes, including all goods, services, and stores items at the most advantageous terms for Council, in accordance with Council's Procurement Framework and provide purchasing support to whole-of-council as required;
• Maintain an understanding of Australian Industry Standards, regulations, and requirements in relation to inventory items, and assist in managing Council’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations under Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL);
• Work collaboratively with the Manager Works to service Council’s Works Depot and provide advice to Works Coordinators and Supervisors on procurement in accordance with Council’s Procurement Framework;
• Work collaboratively with the Manager Works, Works Coordinators and Coordinator Procurement and Contracts to optimise stock levels, stores operation and reporting, as well as implementing procedures to ensure business continuity;
• Review stores operations for continual improvement opportunities and implement initiatives together with the Manager Works and Coordinator Procurement and Contracts;

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting or other equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Experience with computerised purchasing and inventory control systems.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Front End Loader Certificate (desirable).
• Chemical handling certification (desirable).
• Current Class C (1A) Driver’s Licence.

What we offer

• Permanent, full time, 38 hours per week.
• Salary from $71,363 to $80,179 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation.
• Training Courses + Professional Development.
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply).
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family.

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley. The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation. Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle. It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.