Job Description

Work. Step into the role of Procurement Officer and make a real impact by delivering smarter sourcing strategies, uncovering value opportunities and leading cost‑effective outcomes across some of Queensland’s most significant water infrastructure projects.

This full‑time position, based in our Fortitude Valley office, is available for an immediate start and offers the chance to elevate procurement performance across Queensland’s largest bulk water infrastructure portfolio. Reporting to the Principal Procurement Advisor, you will partner with the business to deliver end‑to‑end sourcing activities, provide expert procurement advice, analyse markets to secure value for money outcomes for Sunwater.

Other key responsibilities include:-

• Provide procurement advice and support to the business to promote best practice procurement on all sourcing and contract management activities​
• Support the delivery of procurement activities, including the identification of value opportunities across the procurement lifecycle ​
• Undertake research, spend, and market analysis to secure value for money opportunities​
• Undertake end to end sourcing activities from market engagement strategies, to contract execution​
• Contribute to cost reduction opportunities through process improvement, innovation and aggregation of suppliers through establishment of panels and purchasing volume where possible​
• Draft briefs, contracts and recommendation papers for consideration by decision makers ​
• Support governance, probity, accountability and consistency with the Queensland Procurement Policy and framework.

Bring your procurement expertise to a role where your work directly strengthens value, transparency and commercial outcomes across Queensland. At Sunwater, you’ll join a purpose‑driven organisation that values your contribution, encourages your initiative and supports your growth - because here, you’re not just stepping into a job, you’re becoming part of something bigger.

Our ideal candidate will have three years’ experience in a similar role, supported by a degree in procurement, business, commerce, supply chain (logistics) or economics, or equivalent experience. Success in this role requires effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration, problem solving skills and facilitation of outcomes and strong communication skills.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including base salary starting from $113,214 (PRO3-1), plus 12.75% superannuation, access to banked time and TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life – At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

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