Procurement Coordinator (4690)
Job No:
COH23793
Location:
Hobart, TAS
Group and Team: Procurement Team
Location: Cleary's Gates
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%.
- Opportunity to lead and influence change to make a real impact .
About the role
As our Procurement Coordinator, you will support and facilitate the delivery of Council’s procurement and tendering activities across goods, services and works. You will provide practical, high-quality procurement advice and guidance to a range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant and fit for purpose.
You will also contribute to the ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of the City’s procurement function by coordinating communications, supporting stakeholder engagement, and advancing procurement capability and best practice across the organisation.
If you’re a procurement professional who thrives on complexity, values integrity, and enjoys building strong partnerships across an organisation, this role offers both challenge and impact.
Role accountabilities include:
- Deliver end‑to‑end procurement and tender processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and best practice.
- Finalise procurement activities, including contract preparation, tender notifications and debriefing unsuccessful suppliers.
- Lead supplier engagement, including negotiations and relationship management.
- Provide clear, well‑researched reports and insights on procurement activities for a broad audience.
- Coordinate procurement communications and maintain up‑to‑date content across internal and external platforms.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You hold a qualification in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, or a related discipline, complemented by relevant practical experience. Alternatively, you bring substantial demonstrated expertise in tendering and contract management.
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes. You have experience developing complex tender and contract documentation and managing high-value, high-risk procurement activities using sound, risk-based approaches.
With well-developed communication skills, you are confident in providing clear, practical advice within complex organisational environments. You build strong, collaborative relationships and contribute to informed decision-making across the organisation.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements including the option to apply for a nine-day fortnight.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you're passionate about 'our beautiful City' and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Lara MacDonell, Manager Rates, Procurement and Risk, on 03 6238 2422 or email lara.macdonell@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 31 May 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
